NFL star Von Miller had a slip-up, calling the Washington Commanders by their old name, as President Donald Trump looked to make that change happen.

The Washington Commanders needed to upgrade their pass rush unit this offseason, but what Washington added in that area through free agency and the draft was underwhelming. Until last week. The Commanders made a splashy addition in eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller,

Miller addressed the Commanders media on Thursday and opened up about why he chose to sign with Washington. For him, it's hard to find a compelling destination after playing with a star like Josh Allen, but the Commanders fit the bill for him.

The Washington Commanders needed a pass-rusher, so they turned their attention to a future Hall of Famer despite some questioning whether he is still able to be a significant contributor.

Miller (6-3, 250 pounds) started his career in Denver and set a franchise record with 110.5 sacks in 142 games. He was a star of the team's famous "No Fly Zone" defense from the 2015 season, taking home Super Bowl MVP honors after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50.