ANTHONY MILLER NEWS

Ends up in Pittsburgh Miller was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact After being brought in for a physical Tuesday, Miller was officially added to the practice squad. He was able to reel in 49 catches for 485 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Bears, but only had five receptions for 23 yards and a score with the Texans in 2021 before being released Oct. 6. With JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) likely out for the remainder of the season, Miller could prove to be a valuable addition to Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could join Steelers The Steelers plan to bring Miller in for a physical Tuesday, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.

Impact Previous reports suggested that Miller was expected to join the Jaguars' practice squad, but with JuJu Smith-Schuster facing shoulder surgery and an extended absence, there could be a more immediate path to playing time for Miller in Pittsburgh. The team's top two healthy receivers are Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool, with James Washington currently dealing with a groin injury.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting chance with Jags Miller is expected to join the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Miller was cut by the Texans just last week, after having appeared in two games for the team and secured five of 11 targets for 23 yards and a score. The Jaguars may feel motivated to surround rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence with more talent now that playmakers DJ Chark (ankle) and Travis Etienne (foot) are both out of commission, but Miller hasn't exactly proven to be a reliable playmaker in recent years. A 2018 second-round pick, he impressed with seven touchdowns as a rookie but has scored just five times since then.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Production drops off due to QB Miller caught one of five targets for three yards in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.

Impact One week after scoring a touchdown in his season debut, Miller was not on the same page with rookie quarterback Davis Mills, who did not have a good game. He threw four interceptions and completed just 11 of 21 attempts. That's not a recipe for wideout productivity. The good news is that Miller is one of the top options in the Texans offense, with 11 targets the last two weeks, behind only Brandin Cooks.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds end zone in loss Miller secured four of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 24-9 loss to the Panthers on Thursday night.

Impact Miller's one-yard touchdown reception on a quick slant in the second quarter was the highlight of the contest for the Davis Mills-led Texans offense. The 2018 second-round pick was seeing his first action of the season due to Danny Amendola's (thigh) absence, and Miller finished tied with Jordan Akins for second-most catches on the team for the night. It remains to be seen if Miller, a healthy scratch over the first two games of the season, will be able to garner active status in Week 4 against the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Mills caps clinical drive with TD dart to Anthony Miller before half Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills caps clinical drive with touchdown dart to wide receiver Anthony Miller before half.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Suiting up Thursday Miller is active for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

Impact With Danny Amendola (thigh) sidelined, there's an opportunity for Miller to earn snaps in the slot in his first action for the Texans. Miller has been a healthy scratch for the first two games of the season, but he'll also be on the receiving end of passes from third-round rookie Davis Mills, so it remains to be seen what kind of chemistry the two may have.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could have opportunity Thursday Miller could see opportunities on offense in his team debut against the Panthers on Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Miller was listed as a healthy scratch during Houston's first two games of the 2021 season, but the fact that he dealt with a dislocated shoulder during the preseason may have played a part in those decisions. Now, with Danny Amendola (thigh) ruled out and Nico Collins (shoulder) on IR, there could be an opportunity for Miller to immediately slot into a significant offensive role behind Brandin Cooks and Chris Conley. With Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) also now on IR, whatever targets Miller does see will come at the hands of rookie third-round pick Davis Mills.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will make team debut Thursday Texans head coach David Culley said Miller will be active for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Miller was inactive for the Texans' first two games of the season in coach's decision, but a dislocated shoulder suffered in Houston's preseason opener may have factored into him being scratched to some degree. Regardless, Miller is apparently healthy now, and he'll have the opportunity to stake his claim to a regular lineup spot with Houston with rookie wideout Nico Collins (shoulder) already ruled out for Week 3 and veteran slot man Danny Amendola (hamstring) considered unlikely to play. Miller is the top candidate to replace Amendola in the slot, and if Miller can quickly demonstrate a rapport with rookie signal-caller Davis Mills, he could remain ahead of Amendola in the pecking order heading into Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another healthy scratch Miller is a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week Sunday at Cleveland.

Impact It appears that Miller's absence is once again not injury-related, with the former second-round pick simply finding himself too low on the depth chart to make the active roster. Look for Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Chris Conley and Danny Amendola to be the four primary wideouts used, with a fair share of two-TE sets as well.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Miller again inactive as Texans take on Browns The Texans are still waiting for receiver Anthony Miller to make his regular-season debut...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM

Not expected to play Sunday Miller is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wilson reiterated that Miller's shoulder, which he dislocated in the first preseason game against Green Bay, is fine, and the 26-year-old wideout will simply be a healthy scratch. Brandin Cooks, Chris Conley, Danny Amendola and Nico Collins will operate as the top wideouts for Tyrod Taylor on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return for Week 2 Miller (coach's decision) is expected to return for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Browns, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Although Miller suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Texans' preseason opener, he wasn't on the team's injury report ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. However, Miller still was held out during the win over the Jaguars. Coach David Culley said Monday that Miller likely could have suited up Week 1, but the team wanted to preserve his long-term health. Assuming he's active against Cleveland, the 26-year-old will attempt to carve out a role with his new team.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Miller is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Miller wasn't listed on the Texans' final Week 1 injury report, but he's coming back from a shoulder injury and will sit this one out. In his absence, Brandin Cooks, Chris Conley, Nico Collins and Danny Amendola are line to handle the team's WR duties Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WR Anthony Miller Back at Practice Houston Texans WR Anthony Miller could see action in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Fine for Week 1 Miller (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Miller has a lengthy history of shoulder issues, most recently suffering a dislocation in Houston's preseason opener. He'll make it back for Week 1 and could even see regular snaps as the third/slot receiver, but a Texans offense led by QB Tyrod Taylor isn't likely to generate big numbers for its pass catchers.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans WR Anthony Miller returns to practice Houston Texans receiver Anthony Miller returned to practice on Monday as the team prepares for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Back at practice Miller (shoulder) was present for Monday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This marks the first practice for Miller since he dislocated his shoulder last month. As for the wide receiver's chances of suiting up for Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars, coach David Culley noted, "We'll know more about that on Wednesday," per Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site. Once he's cleared to play, Miller has a chance to claim a key role in a Houston wideout corps that also includes Brandin Cooks, Chris Conley and Nico Collins.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Reiss: WR Anthony Miller is dressed for practice. He's... - The Athletic WR Anthony Miller is dressed for practice. He’s been out since dislocating a shoulder in the first preseason game.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to play at some point Houston general manager Nick Caserio said Miller (shoulder) is expected "to play at some point this season," Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Caserio said Miller is making progress in his rehab but more information is needed to determine when the slot receiver can return to practice and eventually game action. It's hard to get a read on this situation. The Texans opted not to keep Keke Coutee or Alex Erickson, two slot receivers who competed for a role with Miller during training camp, which implies more hope for Miller than Caserio's comments imply.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Reiss: Texans GM Nick Caserio said WR Anthony Miller... - The Athletic Texans GM Nick Caserio said WR Anthony Miller will play "at some point this season." Miller suffered a shoulder dislocation in the first pre...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

May return Week 1 or 2 An MRI revealed no structural damage in Miller's dislocated right shoulder, which could allow the wide receiver to return as soon as Week 1 or 2, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact The injury was described as "slight" by coach David Culley following Saturday's preseason win at Green Bay, but his tone was a bit different Monday afternoon, when he told Aaron Reiss of The Athletic that he was "hopeful" Miller will play again this season. The prognosis finally has some clarity following the MRI, but it appears Miller is set for an absence of some sort to begin the coming campaign. In any case, Keke Coutee has a clearer path to be the Texans' top option in the slot out of the gate.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Facing long absence? Coach David Culley said he's hopeful Miller (shoulder) will play this season, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact The comment hints at concern about a long-term absence, which makes sense given Miller's worrisome history of shoulder dislocations. Culley called it a "slight dislocation" after Saturday's preseason game, but his update Monday afternoon was less optimistic. Miller and Keke Coutee seem to be competing for slot snaps in Houston.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE