Von Miller signs record-breaking $160m deal with BroncosLUCY NICHOLSON Game MVP Von Miller holds the Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in the NFL's Super Bowl 50,Von Miller has signed a blockbuster US$114.5 million ($160million) contract with the Denver Broncos that includes US$70 million in guarantees and makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Miller and agent Joby Branion parlayed patience into a record-breaking deal in terms of overall value and guarantees. Last month, Miller's camp rejected the US$38.5 million the Broncos offered in guarantees, and Miller threatened to sit out the season barring a long-term deal. READ MORE: Offbeat humour and upbeat messages in Super Bowl adsFOR LIFE pic.twitter.com/ayvzpJ1WZh — Von Miller (@Millerlite40) July 15, 2016The blockbuster deal includes a US$23 million signing bonus and will pay Miller US$61 million over the first eight months. The Broncos are happy to have Von back and Von's happy to be back.''

Source: Stuff July 15, 2016 20:03 UTC