KENDRE MILLER NEWS

Lands on IR with hamstring injury The Saints placed Miller (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Miller missed the first six games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury, though it's not clear whether his current hamstring issue is to the same leg. The 2023 third-round pick will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 13 against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 8 the earliest he can return. Jamaal Williams (groin) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, so the Saints signed Jordan Mims from the practice squad to the active roster to serve as Alvin Kamara's backup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Miller (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's practice report, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Miller has logged consecutive DNPs this week while working through a hamstring injury he picked up during the Saints' Week 8 loss to the Chargers. Unless he can practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, Miller would be in jeopardy of being ruled out ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Panthers. If he were to be inactive, Jamaal Williams (groin) would be in line to serve as the backup running back behind Alvin Kamara (hand/ribs).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Miller (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Miller suffered a hamstring injury early in the second half of this past Sunday's game against the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of the contest. Miller will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity before Sunday's game against the Panthers. If Miller is unable to suit up, Jamaal Williams would step into the backup role behind lead back Alvin Kamara.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Bolts Miller (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Miller left the field early in the second half of Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, and he'll end his day with three carries for 16 yards. It's unclear whether the hamstring injury is to the same leg that caused him to miss the first six games of the regular season. Jamaal Williams will be the lone backup running back behind Alvin Kamara for the rest of Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts hamstring in Week 8 Miller (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Miller went to the locker room in the second half shortly before the nature of the injury was revealed. The second-year pro had three carries for 16 yards prior to getting hurt. Miller missed the first six games of the season due to a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Sees first action of season Miller rushed six times for 36 yards and secured two of three targets for one yard in the Saints' 33-10 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

Impact The oft-injured 2023 third-round pick made his season debut following a long recovery from a hamstring injury sustained back in late July. Miller saw only two of his touches before the game was fully out of hand, but he looked good while gaining 25 of his rushing yards on back-to-back carries during the Saints' final drive. Now finally healthy, Miller could eventually start eating into Jamaal Williams' touches as the No. 2 running back, although the former will have to prove that consistent health is no longer elusive.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Active for first time this season Miller (hamstring) is listed as active Thursday versus the Broncos.

Impact For the first time this season, Miller is available to the Saints offense after completing his recovery from a hamstring injury that he sustained early in training camp. Having said that, Alvin Kamara also is suiting up, which means he should be good for his typical workload of 22 touches per game. As a result, Miller likely will be hard-pressed to see much, if any, action behind Kamara and Jamaal Williams.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury report Miller (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Saints' estimate injury report Monday.

Impact Despite the Saints activating Miller from injured reserve Saturday, he was held out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers while Alvin Kamara assumed his normal workhorse role and Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims mixed in behind him. Coach Dennis Allen told John Hendrix of SI.com earlier Monday that he expects Miller "being ready to go this week," and the second-year pro's lack of listing on the team's first Week 7 injury report implies as much. Kamara was listed as limited due to a hand issue Monday, but assuming he's able to suit up as usual Thursday versus the Broncos, Miller may not have much of a role out of the Saints backfield behind Kamara and Williams, assuming all three are active.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Coach optimistic for Thursday debut Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that he expects Miller (hamstring) to make his season debut Thursday against the Broncos, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Miller was activated off injured reserve Saturday but remained inactive for Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. The 2023 third-round draft pick is expected to make his season debut Thursday, though official word on Miller's status won't come until later in the week. Once cleared to play, Miller will jostle with Jamaal Williams for backup touches behind Alvin Kamara.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Miller (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Miller missed the first five weeks of the season with a hamstring issue and was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Even after turning in three full practices, however, he'll be inactive once again. Jamaal Williams will remain the top backup to Alvin Kamara against Tampa Bay as a result.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Activated off IR Miller (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. The second-year back still remains questionable for Sunday's game agai...

Impact Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football in a second report suggested Miller likely won't see a significant role right out of the gate, which makes sense given the young back's history of injuries throughout his career. Expect Alvin Kamara to be the main focal point on offense with rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler making his first career start in replace of the injured Derek Carr (oblique).

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Miller (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Miller has been a full participant in each practice since last Friday, so if he's held out again this Sunday it might be a matter of not having a role more so than anything to do with his hamstring. The Saints will need to activate him from injured reserve by 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday in order for Miller to play against the Bucs on Sunday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another full listing Wednesday Miller (hamstring) logged a full walkthrough Wednesday.

Impact Despite being listed as full on the Saints' last two Week 5 injury reports and not being listed with a designation Saturday, the team downgraded him to doubtful Sunday and then ruled him out ahead of Monday's game at Kansas City. As of Wednesday, he's been uncapped in three straight sessions, but the team still has two weeks to make a decision to activate him from injured reserve, which will need to happen by Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET in order for him to have a chance for his season debut Sunday versus the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for MNF Miller (hamstring) won't suit up Monday against the Chiefs, Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net reports.

Impact This development isn't surprising considering Miller was previously considered doubtful. He returned to practice in the week leading up to Monday's game but remains on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Miller's next chance to play will be Sunday against the Buccaneers, and his return would be preceded by an official move activating the second-year running back from IR.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Now doubtful for MNF The Saints downgraded Miller (hamstring) to doubtful for Monday's game at Kansas City.

Impact Designated for return from injured reserve this week, Miller opened with a limited practice Thursday before capping it with back-to-back full practices. On Saturday, the Saints didn't even tag the second-year pro with a designation for Week 5 action, only to do an about face a day later with the downgrade. Miller thus appears unlikely to be activated from IR by Monday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline to do so.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Now doubtful for MNF The Saints downgraded Miller (hamstring) to doubtful for Monday's game at Kansas City.

Impact Designated for return from injured reserve this week, Miller opened with a limited practice Thursday before capping it with back-to-back full practices. On Saturday, the Saints didn't even tag the second-year pro with a designation for Week 5 action, only to do an about face a day later with the downgrade. Miller thus appears unlikely to be activated from IR by Monday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline to do so.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Full practice Friday Miller (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller upgraded to full participation Friday after logging a limited session Thursday. He's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, but Miller will need to be officially activated from injured reserve before he can play. If such a move transpires, Miller would likely jostle with Jamaal Williams for touches behind Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs), who has kicked off Week 5 prep with consecutive limited practices.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to practice Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that Miller (hamstring) practiced Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact With Miller making his return to practice for the first time since late July, the Saints will now have 21 days to evaluate him for reinstatement from injured reserve. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football previously reported last week that Miller was expected to be available for the Saints in Monday's game against the Chiefs, but Allen suggested that the running back is considered day-to-day. Allen added that the Saints will see how Miller looks during practices throughout the week before deciding on his status for the Week 5 contest.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Kendre Miller to return from injured reserve after Falcons game Kendre Miller suffered an injury on the first day of Saints training camp. He’s expected to return to practice for the first time this week:

SEPTEMBER 28 • USATODAY.COM

Expected back Week 5 Miller (hamstring) is expected to resume practicing Wednesday and return from injured reserve for Week 5 at Kansas City, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller apparently has made enough progress to return from injured reserve when first eligible. He's been bothered by a hamstring injury since the start of training camp, with Saints coach Dennis Allen expressing frustration on multiple occasions about Miller's inability to stay healthy since the Saints took him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was rehabbing an MCL injury at the time he was drafted and then dealt with knee, hamstring and ankle injuries during his rookie season. Miller likely will start off as the Saints' No. 3 running back, but it may not take much to move up a spot ahead of No. 2 RB Jamaal Williams.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for at least four games Miller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return.

Impact Miller is ineligible for the first four games of the regular season after missing most of training camp and all three of the Saints' preseason games. Coach Dennis Allen has been critical of the running back's injury problems to this point in his career, but the Saints may nonetheless give their 2023 third-round pick a chance to show what he can do if/when he stays healthy for more than a few weeks at a time. For now, Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams top the depth chart at running back, with Taysom Hill also expected to take some carries.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start on IR Miller (hamstring) is expected to begin the regular season on injured reserve, which will force him to miss at least the first four games of the year, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports...

Impact Miller hasn't yet resumed practicing since suffering a hamstring injury at the very beginning of training camp, so it's not much of a surprise that he'll be unavailable for the start of the regular season. That could provide Jordan Mims, who led the Saints in rushing yards this preseason, a clearer path to a spot on the 53-man roster. Once officially placed on IR, Miller's first opportunity to return to action will come Week 5 against the Chiefs on Monday, October 7.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE