New Orleans Saints second-year running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is expected to start the 2024 regular season on Injured Reserve, according to a source. At the very least, Miller will be required to miss the first four games of the year. The 22-year-old former TCU RB injured his hamstring at the start of training camp and hasn't done much since. The former third-rounder battled injuries for most of his first year in the NFL as well and ended up playing in just eight games in 2023, carrying the ball 41 times for 156 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and one touchdown while adding 10 receptions for 117 yards through the air. The Saints are quickly running out of patience with Miller, so he'll need to get back on the field sooner than later if he wants to stick around past the 2024 season. Miller's injury provides a clear path for Jordan Mims to be the RB3 behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams.
Aug 27, 2024 3:10 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) was still not spotted practicing on Friday. Fantasy managers haven't seen Miller on the field for the Saints since the early stages of training camp due to his hamstring injury, which has proven to be a multi-week setback up to this point. Miller is highly unlikely to be available for Sunday's preseason finale against the visiting Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome, and there have been rumors he could end up being a surprise roster cut before the regular season begins if New Orleans doesn't want to put him on Injured Reserve. Veteran power back Jamaal Williams makes the most sense as lead back Alvin Kamara's handcuff until Miller finally gets healthy again.
Aug 23, 2024 2:40 PM EST
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is concerned about Kendre Miller's (hamstring) availability. Allen noted, "All I can go off of is what I've been able to evaluate, and frankly, since we drafted him, there hasn't been much new information other than what I saw on college tape because he hasn't been available." The 2023 third-round pick has struggled with knee, hamstring, and ankle issues as a rookie and is still sidelined by a new hamstring injury after leaving the first training camp practice early. Allen added, "He's talented, but I'm unsure if he can grasp the system because I haven't seen him on the field." With Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams likely starting the season as the top running backs and Miller sidelined, the No. 3 spot will be filled by either Jordan Mims, James Robinson, or a new addition after cuts.
Aug 21, 2024 6:30 PM EST
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen expressed concern when running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) got hurt three weeks ago in training camp about being able to make the team from the training room. Allen said that sentiment hasn't changed at this point, not just with Miller, but any young player who hasn't gotten to show enough for a true evaluation. The 22-year-old former third-round in 2023 has been a disappointment since entering the NFL. The former TCU star also dealt with nagging injuries in his rookie season and played in only eight games, carrying the ball 41 times for 156 yards and one touchdown and catching 10 passes for 117 yards. He's currently third on the RB depth chart behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams and could be falling further. Miller is off the fantasy radar for now in single-year leagues.
Aug 16, 2024 1:16 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) remained sidelined at training camp practice on Saturday after injuring his hamstring in the first practice of the summer on Wednesday. It remains to be seen when Miller will be able to get back on the field, but it's certainly a bad start for the 22-year-old former third-round pick last year after he managed to play in just eight games in his rookie season in 2023. If Miller cannot figure out a way to stay healthy, he may not stick around in New Orleans for very long. As of right now, he's not on the fantasy radar in redraft leagues with both Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams ahead of him on the RB depth chart. Miller averaged only 3.8 yards per carry on his 41 rushing attempts last year for 156 yards and one touchdown.
Jul 28, 2024 1:33 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) left Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. Miller strained his hamstring last year during the preseason to start off what was an injury-ruined rookie year. He should be considered day-to-day until more is known, but the Saints could certainly opt to take a cautious approach here. The 22-year-old TCU product was a third-round pick in last year's NFL draft, but he was held to eight just appearances, and he'd be missing out on valuable reps if this turns out to be a significant setback. Jamaal Williams would have a clearer path to No. 2 duties behind starter Alvin Kamara for any time Miller is absent from training camp, with gadget player Taysom Hill likely getting more involved in New Orleans' backfield.
Jul 24, 2024 2:32 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller missed a good chunk of the season with an ankle injury but returned to action for the first time since Week 9 to split backfield work with Jamaal Williams. Miller carried the ball 13 times for a team-high 73 yards and the first touchdown of his career. He also caught a pass for six yards. The rookie out of TCU was effective in his first time carrying the load and could carve out a role in the backfield heading into 2024.
Jan 7, 2024 5:18 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle, illness) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. He had been listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice. Miller returns from a seven-game absence and will immediately operate as the Saints' No. 2 running back behind Jamaal Williams with Alvin Kamara (ankle) inactive. The rookie should carve out a solid snap share, but it's tough to trust him in fantasy football.
Jan 7, 2024 10:49 AM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle/illness) is listed as questionable for Week 18. Miller logged two limited practices earlier in the week while tending to the ankle injury that has kept him out since Week 10. On Friday, he did not participate due to an illness. Starter Alvin Kamara (ankle) did not practice all week due to the ankle sprain that knocked him out of Week 17 early and will be a game-time decision. If Kamara is held out of the season finale then Jamaal Williams will operate as the lead back against the Atlanta Falcons with Kendre Miller serving as backup, if healthy.
Jan 6, 2024 12:59 AM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Miller's rookie season has been derailed by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9. The 21-year-old hasn't played since, although he's made progress in recent weeks and could in on track to return in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints might need him behind Jamaal Williams and Taysom Hill, too, if Alvin Kamara (ankle) can't return from an ankle injury of his own that he suffered in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Miller showed some decent pass-catching chops earlier this year when he was healthy, but his role figures to be limited given his extended absence if he returns this weekend, even if Kamara is also inactive.
Jan 4, 2024 10:35 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Miller has been making progress in recent weeks from a sprained ankle that has kept him sidelined since Week 9, but the 21-year-old is still up in the air to play in a must-win game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He was impressive earlier in the year as a pass-catcher in the Saints' backfield, but even if he returns and Alvin Kamara (ankle) is unable to play (which is unlikely), Miller won't be a recommended option for fantasy managers in championship matchups or DFS tournaments. If Kamara is out or limited this weekend after missing Wednesday's practice, Jamaal Williams and Taysom Hill would likely see most of the rushing attempts for the Saints.
Jan 3, 2024 8:33 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Miller was listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. It has been a frustrating year for the rookie, who saw limited opportunities when healthy and has now missed seven consecutive games due to injury. Regardless of Miller's status for next week's regular-season finale, Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams will continue to handle the vast majority of touches out of the backfield for New Orleans.
Dec 31, 2023 10:30 AM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle), who is listed as questionable to play in Week 17 on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a big divisional matchup, is trending in the wrong direction to play, according to a source. Miller's injury is lingering and bothered him during Friday's practice, and head coach Dennis Allen said Miller will be a game-time decision on Sunday. The 21-year-old rookie has not played at all since spraining his ankle in Week 9, and the Saints aren't going to rush him back if he's not ready. All signs point to him missing a seventh straight game. Workhorse back Alvin Kamara (illness) is questionable to play while being sick, so Jamaal Williams and Taysom Hill could be in for bigger rushing workloads in Week 17 if Kamara is still feeling under the weather on Sunday.
Dec 30, 2023 12:08 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to play in a huge divisional matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Meanwhile, lead back Alvin Kamara (illness) came down sick on Friday and is also questionable to play, meaning Jamaal Williams and Swiss Army Knife Taysom Hill could be in for expanded rushing roles in Week 17 if Kamara is out or limited in any way. Miller would serve as the No. 2 to Williams in the event he's able to play and Kamara is out. However, we wouldn't be able to expect Miller to see all that many offensive snaps, considering he's been out since Week 9 due to an ankle sprain. Miller will be available this weekend, but the Saints aren't committing yet to having him on the active game-day roster.
Dec 29, 2023 3:45 PM EST
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was once again limited in practice on Thursday due to the sprained ankle that he sustained in Week 9. Miller has been inactive for the Saints for six straight games, but he was initially expected to return last Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. Nonetheless, Miller's game status remains in a state of flux ahead of Week 17's pivotal divisional clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 21-year-old rookie third-rounder has teased some big-play ability out of New Orleans' backfield at times in Year 1 (nine catches for 111 yards), but his availability has been scarce (seven games played). Miller's redraft value in fantasy is virtually nonexistent at this stage of the season, but he will certainly be a name worth watching in the upcoming offseason to see if he can overtake Jamaal Williams for the RB2 role behind Alvin Kamara in 2024.
Dec 29, 2023 12:25 AM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday. Miller is making progress from a sprained ankle that has caused him to miss the last six games. If the 21-year-old is able to ramp up his practice activity later this week, he could be active as a backup behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but by no means will he be on the fantasy radar to close out 2023. The third-round selection from TCU had 28 carries for only 83 yards in seven games before his injury, but he was much more productive as a pass-catcher out of the backfield with nine receptions for 111 yards on 10 targets. Continue to keep Miller stashed in dynasty/keeper formats.
Dec 27, 2023 5:10 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) will be inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source. Miller returned to practice this week on a limited basis for the first time since spraining his ankle in Week 9. However, the 21-year-old third-rounder from TCU will still end up missing his sixth straight game. It's been a lost first season in the NFL for Miller due to injuries, but he still has a bright future in the league if he can stay healthy, especially as a pass-catcher. Keep him stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues. Miller will try to return for the final two regular season games as RB depth behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams.
Dec 21, 2023 6:22 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) put in two limited practices this week and is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. Miller returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since spraining his ankle in Week 9, actually giving him a chance to end his five-game absence. The 21-year-old third-round pick is hoping to return to close out the final three games of the regular season and hopefully be an option in the postseason if the Saints qualify. He's unlikely to be of interest to fantasy managers these next two weeks, though, even if he suits up on Thursday against LA. If Miller returns to the field these final few weeks, expect him to have a limited role behind both Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams.
Dec 20, 2023 4:57 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) practiced on a limited basis on Tuesday for the first time since spraining his ankle in Week 9. Keep in mind, it was an estimated status at the team's walkthrough practice, but it nevertheless is progress for the 21-year-old third-rounder after it was looking like he might not play again in his rookie season. The return to practice on Tuesday doesn't mean he'll be ready on a short week to face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, either. And even if Miller is surprisingly active in Week 16, he figures to play a limited role behind both Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Miller is only worth stashing in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues with only three regular-season games remaining in 2023.
Dec 19, 2023 6:21 PM EST
New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Miller hasn't practiced or played since spraining his ankle in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. On a short week, it's highly unlikely that the 21-year-old TCU product will be able to play this Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. The third-rounder missed his fifth straight game in this past Sunday's easy win over the New York Giants. Miller is going to need to stay healthy in his sophomore season if he wants to have a more significant role in New Orleans' backfield in 2024. There's a chance he doesn't see the field again in 2023, making him only worth stashing in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues for the final three games of the regular season.
Dec 18, 2023 7:34 PM EST
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