2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$291+65.3%1W+99%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $291
AGE24Jun 11, 2002
EXP3 yrssince 2023
HEIGHT6'0"
inherits 11% of NO carries (74% vacated, his claim 15%); inherits 3% of NO targets (69% vacated, his claim 4%)
Miller turned 10 carries into 30 yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Miller averaged only 3.0 YPC during Sunday's loss, but his two-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter gave the Saints an early 7-3 lead, although New Orleans' offense generated only three more points the rest of the way. His 10 carries led the Saints' backfield that also includes CJ Donaldson (four carries) and Alvin Kamara (three), though Miller had only three rushes during the second half. Kamara dealt with a back issue during Week 5 prep, and if that issue continues to linger, then Miller could be the Saints' lead back for Week 6 against the Giants this Sunday.
Miller is in line for a larger offensive role for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.
Etienne's placement on IR on Thursday comes after the star running back aggravated a hamstring injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. With Etienne sidelined, Miller and Alvin Kamara figure to operate as the Saints' top running backs moving forward, with undrafted rookie CJ Donaldson also in the mix for backfield work. Miller has 13 carries for 44 yards (3.4 YPC) and a touchdown along with two catches (on three targets) for five yards through two regular-season games.
Everyone sharing the ball with Kendre, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Miller (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Miller was under the weather Thursday, keeping him off the practice field. However, he was a full participant Friday. Miller was a healthy scratch for the 24-17 win over Baltimore in Week 2, meaning he is in danger of suffering the same fate versus Las Vegas, though his services may be needed on special teams with Barion Brown (hamstring) ruled out. With that in mind, if Miller is inactive, that would likely mean more work for Alvin Kamara and CJ Donaldson behind Travis Etienne.
Miller was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
After being a healthy inactive Week 2 win over the Ravens while the Saints welcomed Alvin Kamara (knee) back from a one-game absence, Miller will now have to overcome an illness as he looks to re-enter the backfield mix Sunday versus the Raiders. Even if he makes a full recovery from the ailment, Miller may need No. 1 back Travis Etienne (hamstring) to sit out the Week 3 game in order to avoid another inactive status. Etienne has been limited in both of the Saints' practices this week, clouding his availability for Sunday.
Miller (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Baltimore.
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Miller turned nine carries into 30 yards and a touchdown while adding a 19-yard kickoff return during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Miller could begin the season as the primary backup to Travis Etienne, as Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports that Alvin Kamara remained limited at practice Thursday, while Audric Estime was a non-participant for a second consecutive practice.
Kamara has a chance to play Week 1 against the Lions, though the Saints may opt to give the veteran running back an extra week to recover from a sprained MCL. Estime has been sidelined by a thigh injury and may be behind Miller in the backfield pecking order even when healthy. Etienne sits atop the running back depth chart, but Miller is the only other running back on the team without health concerns entering Week 1, which could earn the latter some looks as a change-of-pace option early in the season.
Miller was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Miller is believed to have sustained only a minor injury at Tuesday's practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Miller exited Tuesday's practice alongside trainers with an apparent injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Miller rushed nine times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.
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Miller turned six carries into 22 yards and did not haul in his lone target during the Saints' 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday. He also returned one kickoff for 29 yards.
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Miller (back) and Devin Neal (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, while teammate Alvin Kamara (knee) is expected to be out for more than a month, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Miller (back) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Miller (back) did not participate at the Saints' training camp practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Miller is poised to open the season no higher than third on New Orleans' running back depth chart, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Alvin Kamara agreed to terms Thursday on a restructured contract with the Saints that gives Kamara a $6 million base salary for the 2026 season.
Miller, Kamara and 2025 sixth-round pick Devin Neal all ended the 2025 season on injured reserve, with Miller's campaign coming to a close due to a torn ACL in Week 7. Kamara's status with the team was previously uncertain, but the restructured deal will allow the Saints to keep Kamara around to complement offseason addition Travis Etienne. Even if Miller's healthy enough to take the field come Week 1, he's unlikely to earn many touches behind Etienne and Kamara.
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