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Von Miller acquired jersey number 40 from Cowboys fullback Hunter Luepke by offering him equity in his poultry business, Greener Pastures Chicken. Miller sought the number because he wore it during his high school and college years. The trade represented an unusual compensation arrangement between teammates.
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Miller was able to take over No. 40 from the fullback after a brief and interesting negotiation following the future Hall of Fame pass rusher's arrival to the Cowboys.
The veteran pass rusher gave Dallas fullback Hunter Luepke equity in his poultry business, Greener Pastures Chicken, to secure the jersey number he wore in high school and college
