KENDRE MILLER NEWS

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

Remains out for preseason finale Miller (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's 30-27 preseason loss to the Titans.

Impact Miller has now missed all three preseason games for the Saints since suffering a hamstring injury July 24. With his absence now extending about a full month, it appears very likely that the 2023 third-rounder could start the regular season on IR. His case was not helped by the fact that New Orleans' starters did not play Sunday, allowing backup running backs Jordan Mims and Jacob Kibodi to combine for 17 rushes for 92 yards while taking the bulk of the team's carries. Even if Miller is not placed on IR for the first four games, his lack of availability likely means he'll vie for the third running back spot behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could start year on IR Miller (hamstring) may be placed on injured reserve to start the season, which would rule him out for the first four games, Jeff Nowak of WWLAM reports.

Impact It would allow the Saints to keep Miller around without using a roster spot on a young player that hasn't practiced at all this summer. The 2023 third-round pick had issues with his knee, hamstring and ankle as a rookie, and he's now been sidelined by another hamstring injury since making an early exit from the first practice of training camp. Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams figure to open the season atop the depth chart at running back, with the No. 3 role likely going to either Jordan Mims, James Robinson or a cutdown day waiver addition. Saints coach Dennis Allen has been critical of Miller's struggles to stay healthy this summer, removing much of the luster from a young RB that was a popular sleeper pick for fantasy not long ago.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out in preseason game No. 2 Miller (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's 16-10 preseason loss to the 49ers.

Impact Miller has now missed each of the Saints' first two preseason games since injury his hamstring in late July. The 2023 third-round pick's continued absence has drawn increasing pressure from coach Dennis Allen, who reiterated Friday that it will be "challenging" for the running back to make the team if he's not practicing. While it's unlikely the team will move on from Miller this early in his career, he could certainly lose out on his opportunity to win the No. 2 running back spot over veteran Jamaal Williams this preseason. The 22-year-old Miller will look to get healthy in time for this coming Sunday's preseason finale versus the Titans.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to make case for a role Miller (hamstring) still isn't practicing, and coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday that it's "challenging" and "hasn't gotten easier" for the running back to make the team without pr...

Impact Allen essentially doubled down on his comments from late July, when he was asked about Miller and told reporters, "it's hard to make the team from the training room." The Saints are unlikely to actually cut a 22-year-old that they took in the third round of the 2023 Draft, but there's no denying the criticism has dampened Miller's fantasy outlook for the upcoming season, with thoughts of forcing a timeshare/committee replaced by concerns the young RB might be stuck behind both Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Miller was recovering from an MCL injury when the Saints drafted him last spring, and he then suffered a minor knee sprain in mid-August and a hamstring injury a few weeks later. After that, a high-ankle sprain kept him out for seven straight games in November/December before he returned for Week 18 and took 13 carries for 73 yards and a TD. Miller's performance in the season finale led to optimism in fantasy circles, but much of that seems to have faded since he suffered a hamstring injury during the first practice of training camp and was subsequently criticized by Allen. Miller has now missed more than three weeks of practice and is about to miss a second straight preseason game.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Countdown to Kickoff: Kendre Miller is Saints Player of Day 25 The Saints kick off their regular season in 25 days. That makes Kendre Miller, who wears No. 25, our Saints Player of the Day:

AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM

Sits out preseason opener Miller (hamstring) did not play in Saturday's 16-14 preseason win against Arizona.

Impact Miller has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in New Orleans' first training camp practice July 24th. The 2023 third-round pick dealt with numerous injuries during his rookie campaign, limiting him to 41 carries and 10 receptions across just eight regular-season appearances. When healthy, Miller is expected to compete with Jamaal Williams for the No.2 running back spot behind Alvin Kamara. But, Miller will have to work his way back onto the playing field in order to unseat Williams in the depth chart. He'll look to get healthy in time for next Sunday's road exhibition against the 49ers.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring at practice Miller (hamstring) departed Day 1 of Saints minicamp early Wednesday due to injury , Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The severity of Miller's injury remains uncertain, but it's an unfortunate start to training camp for the 2023 third-round pick. Coach Dennis Allen said bluntly that Miller is "going to have to figure out how to stay healthy," adding that "it's hard to make the team from the training room," per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. Injuries have been a recurring issue for Miller in his short NFL career, as he was limited to just eight appearances as a rookie. If he can get back on the field without missing much of camp, Miller could have the opportunity to push for increased work behind Alvin Kamara, but he may also be at risk of Jamaal Williams clearly beating him out for the No. 2 backfield role.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kendre Miller's End of Season Interview | 2023 NFL New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller's end of season interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 a...

JANUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Leading rusher in Week 18 win Miller posted 13 rushes for 73 yards and one touchdown and caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's 48-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact Miller made the most of his first game back since the Week 9 win against New Orleans, as he logged season highs across the board to go along with the first rushing touchdown of his career. The Saints were without starting running back Alvin Kamara (ankle), who was inactive. As a result, the team turned to veteran backup Jamaal Williams and Miller. The rookie running back got off to a strong start with a three-yard rushing score in the second quarter on just his fourth carry of the game, and he finished with a team-high in rushing yards despite logging one fewer carry than Williams. New Orleans was eliminated from playoff contention despite winning Week 18; therefore, Miller finishes his 2023 rookie campaign with 41 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kendre Miller looks like Alvin Kamara during epic reach for goal-line TD New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller looks like Alvin Kamara during epic reach for goal-line touchdown.

JANUARY 7 • NFL.COM

Kendre Miller fights his way to 1st career TD | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2023 NFL Week 18 New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller fights his way for his first career NFL touchdown vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 of...

JANUARY 7 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Active Sunday Miller (ankle/illness) is listed available for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.

Impact After limited participation in back-to-back practices earlier in the week, Miller logged a DNP Friday due to an illness on top of his ankle issue. However, he is seemingly feeling better and will suit up for the first time since Week 9. With Alvin Kamara (ankle) inactive, Miller and Jordan Mims will be the depth options behind Jamal Williams in the backfield.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant again Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday.

Impact The running back has missed seven straight games with the ankle injury. Miller has 28 carries for 83 yards and no touchdowns this season, and he remains behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams on the depth chart.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit out Week 17 Miller (ankle) remains listed as questionable but isn't expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller will likely be included among the Saints' list of inactives, which will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Though Miller was a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, head coach Dennis Allen intimated after the latter session that the running back was trending in the wrong direction for Sunday. Miller's expected absence for a seventh straight game thus comes as little surprise, but the fact that the Saints haven't yet placed him on injured reserve offers some hope that the rookie might be able to play Week 18 against the Falcons. Even if Miller is available for that contest, he's not likely to have much of a role in the backfield behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, especially if the Saints have playoff implications at stake in the regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Rookie Saints RB Kendre Miller (ankle) unlikely to play vs. Buccaneers NOF’s Brooke Kirchhofer reports that rookie Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle) is unlikely to play against the Buccaneers in Week 17:

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Another limited practice Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports

Impact Miller missed the past six games but apparently was close to returning for last Thursday's loss to the Rams. He's unlikely to have a major role in the offense even if he makes it back for Week 17 against Tampa Bay, but the Saints might give him a few more chances Week 18 if they're out of the playoff mix at that point.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume practicing Miller (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Miller has missed the past five games due to an ankle injury, and he doesn't seem likely to be ready by Thursday's game against the Rams. Once Miller resumes practicing, he'll likely need to get a few practices under his belt before he's ready to see game action.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Miller (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller continues to be sidelined by a sprained ankle and appears all but guaranteed to miss his fifth consecutive game with the injury, considering he hasn't played or practiced since Week 9. However, if he can get on the practice field Friday, it could help get him a jump start on returning on a short week against the Rams next Thursday. That is assuming he does indeed miss Sunday's game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Miller (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Miller still has not played or practiced since Week 9 when he sprained his ankle against the Bears. The rookie running back still has two more days to get back on the field in preparation for the Saints' game against the Giants on Sunday. With the amount of time he has missed though, he may need more than a practice or two to get back up to speed.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to deal with injury Miller (ankle) was a non-participant during practice Wednesday. Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.football reports.

Impact Miller hasn't played or practiced since suffering a sprained ankle Week 9 against the Bears. Considering the amount of time the rookie has missed, he'll likely need to get back on the field Thursday in some capacity to have any chance of suiting up Sunday against the Bears.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out in Week 12 Miller (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact New Orleans' Week 11 bye didn't provide enough time for Miller to recover, as he failed to practice in any capacity leading up to Sunday's game in Atlanta and will remain sidelined due to the ankle sprain he suffered in Week 9 against the Bears. The rookie running back's next chance to suit up will come Dec. 3 against the Lions, while Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams will likely be New Orleans' only active running backs again in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendre Miller bursts through for 31-yard gain on screen pass | Saints-Bears Highlights | 2023 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller bursts through for 31-yard gain on a screen pass vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2023 N...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs four touches in win Miller accrued three carries for 10 yards and reeled in his only target for nine yards during Sunday's 38-27 victory against the Colts.

Impact Miller worked his way back into the Saints' rushing rotation after going without a touch in the Week 7 loss to Jacksonville. Yet, the running back still played less than 10 offense snaps for the second week in a row. Miller wasn't expected to handle a significant role this year, and he appears set to see sparse playing time while stuck behind running backs Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams as well as versatile rushing-and-receiving threat Taysom Hill moving forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped by shoulder injury Miller was tending to shoulder soreness prior to Thursday's game versus Jacksonville, Brooke Kirchhofer of NOF Network reports.

Impact Miller played just three offensive snaps in New Orleans' loss versus the Jaguars in Week 7, and that he was nursing an injury may at least partially explain why. Barring a setback, he should see more playing time Sunday at Indianapolis, but that still doesn't mean he'll be a reliable fantasy contributor.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE