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Von Miller's No. 24 is a nod to Kobe Bryant and former teammates

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ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders new edge rusher Von Miller has been associated with two numbers throughout his NFL career: 58 and 40. He made those numbers famous in the NFL because of his pass-rushing skills.

Now, he wants to be associated with a new number that others made famous, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

With the Nos. 58 and 40 occupied in Washington -- by second-year players, linebacker Jordan Magee and safety Tyler Owens, respectively, who could be key backups -- Miller chose No. 24.

The only other number Miller had worn in his career was No.