Commanders quietly send roster hopeful packing to make room for Von Miller

Adam Peters | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders caused a stir with the signing of future Pro Football Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miller just a few days before training camp. That should help a problem position group despite his advancing years, but it meant someone had to become collateral damage.

Washington was at capacity on its 90-man roster. For Miller to take the field with his teammates for Wednesday's first practice, a sacrifice elsewhere had to be made. After some deliberation between those in power, it turned out to be running back Michael Wiley.

Wiley was a long shot to make the 53-man roster. The promising youngster spent last season primarily on the practice…