ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced the long-anticipated decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the aging edge rusher whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindling playing time and production.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Bills on Sunday released pass rusher Von Miller ahead of the league year. The move opens up $8.4 million in cap space, helping the team to get under the cap before the new league year, which starts Wednesday. The team is open to bringing back Miller, who turns 36 on March 26, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.