The Buffalo Bills made the long-anticipated salary cap-saving decision to release edge rusher Von Miller, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

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.

Ahead of the start of the new league year this week, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that the Buffalo Bills will release veteran pass-rusher Von Miller. Pelissero noted that Miller's release is a cost-cutting move for the Bills,

Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.

In a move that saves the team some cap space, the Buffalo Bills on Sunday are releasing eight-time Pro Bowl selection Von Miller, according to multiple reports. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was first to report the news.

Bills Release All-Pro EDGE Rusher Von Miller

Miller and the Bills are reportedly open to a reunion. Since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2011, Miller has become one of the league’s top pass rushers. The DeSoto product and former Texas A&M standout has posted 129.5 sacks throughout his NFL career, currently ranking 16th on the league’s list of leaders for the statistic.