The Saints placed Miller (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Miller's move to IR was merely a formality after head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that the third-year running back sustained a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Bears. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026 and could have a chance at making it back for Week 1 of next season, though it will be contingent on him avoiding any setbacks in the long rehab process from surgery. Devin Neal is expected to step in as the Saints' new No. 2 running back in place of Miller, who had amassed 193 yards and one touchdown on 47 carries to go with five catches for 30 yards over seven games while serving as Alvin Kamara's top backup.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Confirmed done for season
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Coach Kellen Moore confirmed Monday that Miller (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Miller suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Bears, which knocks him out for the rest of the 2025 campaign. He had been operating as a sort of 1B to Alvin Kamara's 1A in the New Orleans backfield, totaling a 47-193-1 rushing line across seven contests. With Miller now done for the year, rookie Devin Neal figures to slot in as the RB2 for the Saints. A third-round pick in the 2023 Draft, Miller is under contract through the 2026 season.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Believed to have torn ACL
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Miller is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Bears, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
It's yet another injury for the 23-year-old running back, who missed 20 of 34 regular-season contests across his first two seasons before playing in all seven to open the 2025 campaign. However, Miller now appears set to miss the final 10 contests of this season after producing a 47-193-1 rushing line as Alvin Kamara's backup. With Miller looking done for the remainder of the season, Devin Neal projects to slide into the RB2 role for New Orleans.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said there's concern for Miller's knee injury following Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Bears, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Miller logged one carry for seven yards before exiting with a knee injury in the first half. The third-year running back walked to the locker room under his own power, per Terrell, but he was ruled out shortly after halftime. The first two seasons of Miller's career were hampered by injuries, in particular hamstring and ankle issues, and it wasn't until recently that he'd finally settled into a consistent RB2 role. He's already logged career highs in carries (47) and rushing yards (193) across seven games this season. If Miller misses time, then Devin Neal should stand to see increased carries behind RB1 Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Hurts knee Sunday
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Miller was forced out of Sunday's game against the Bears with a knee injury.
Before his exit, Miller carried once for seven yards. In his absence, Devin Neal is on hand to back up starting RB Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Week 6 Waiver Priority List
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For the first time all season in Week 5 against the Giants, Miller handled more carries than Alvin Kamara, and Miller played a season-high 39 percent of the snaps. He had 10 carries for 41 yards and one catch for 8 yards on one target, and Miller now has 21 carries for 106 yards and a touchdown in his past two outings against the Bills and Giants. Over that same span, Kamara had 23 carries for 97 yards and no touchdowns, but he did have eight catches for 30 yards on 11 targets. I'm still starting Kamara ahead of Miller, but this is a problem for the former and good news for the latter. You should be stashing Miller in all leagues for up to 10 percent of your remaining FAB, and he's a lottery ticket in case Kamara were to miss any time due to injury.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Sees increased usage Week 5
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Miller accrued 10 rushes for 41 yards and hauled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 26-14 victory against the Giants.
Miller logged double-digit carries for the second week in a row. While he wasn't as productive as the Week 4 loss to Buffalo, the third-year running back paced the Saints in rushing attempts for the first time this season. He finished with two more carries than RB1 Alvin Kamara, who has had a very slow start to the season. Kamara's slump has opened more and more opportunities for Miller, including a season-high 39 percent of offensive snaps Sunday. If Kamara continues to struggle, then Miller could be in line for even more carries during the Week 6 matchup versus New England on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Stashes (RB Preview)
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Marks was the top stash last week, so we'll try to keep that positive momentum going. Like Marks, Miller has seen an increase in snap share every week of the season, and he just had his best game as a rusher with 11 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Saints are actually favorites in Week 4 against a Giants defense that has given up the fifth most Fantasy points to opposing running backs. Miller is probably still just a stash, but he's not a terrible flex either.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Miller is the clear handcuff for Alvin Kamara, which gives Miller some lottery-ticket appeal if Kamara were to ever miss time due to injury. But Miller is also getting work in tandem with Kamara, and Miller now has 18 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 9 yards on two targets in his past two games. If this continues, you might be able to use Miller as a flex option in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Receives nine touches Sunday
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Miller took seven carries for 27 yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Seahawks.
Starter Alvin Kamara struggled on his 18 carries, opening the door for Miller to see a few extra touches in the second half a blowout loss. The former still dominated the touch share 19 to nine, emphasizing Miller's role as the clear No. 2 in New Orleans. Miller carries little to no fantasy value into next Sunday's road tilt against the Bills.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Miller appears to be the handcuff for Alvin Kamara and should be considered a lottery ticket moving forward. In Week 1 against Arizona, Miller had five carries for 24 yards and no targets. Kamara, 30, missed three games last season with an injured groin, so rostering Miller makes sense in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Totes the rock five times Week 1
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Miller compiled five rushes for 24 yards during Sunday's 20-13 defeat versus the Cardinals.
Miller operated as the No. 2 running back behind longtime starter Alvin Kamara, who paced the Saints' ground game with 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, third-string running back Devin Neal rounded out the ground game with two carries for nine yards. The overall lack of reliance on the ground attack was a departure from the approach under last year's offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, as quarterback Spencer Rattler instead put up a career-high 46 passing attempts. Both Miller and Neal also played under a dozen offensive snaps, with 11 and seven, respectively. The lack of playing time and the minimization of the rushing game don't bode well for any running back playing behind Kamara this season. It will be worth monitoring if offensive-minded head coach Kellen Moore employs a similar approach during the Week 2 matchup versus San Francisco.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Corralled versus Jacksonville
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Miller logged six carries for 21 yards during Sunday's 17-17 preseason tie versus Jacksonville.
Miller started for the second exhibition game in a row while top running back Alvin Kamara continues to rest during the preseason. The 2023 third-round pick struggled to find much room to run due to New Orleans' spotty offensive line play. But he generated a 13-yard pickup while running through and avoiding traffic on his second carry of the game. Miller had another 12-yard gain taken off the board due to an offensive-holding penalty in the second quarter. He's yet to do much during his regular-season career, but the 2023 third-round pick looks like he has a clear hold on the No. 2 running back spot behind Kamara, as veteran backups Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Cam Akers totaled 14 rushing yards on six combined carries versus the Jaguars.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Underwhelming against LAC
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Miller took six carries for 15 yards and brought in his only target for nine receiving yards in Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers.
Miller got the start with star running back Alvin Kamara resting as he usually does for exhibition play. The 23-year-old Miller didn't perform particularly well with the increased opportunity, but it was a positive sign to see the running back healthy after suffering a concussion in the second to last game of the 2024 regular season. Veteran backups Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Cam Akers both failed to reach double digits in rushing totals, so the No. 2 job in New Orleans is still Miller's to lose.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Healthy entering Year 3
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Miller (concussion) participated in voluntary OTAs on Thursday, while starter Alvin Kamara (groin) was not in attendance, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Miller missed New Orleans' regular-season finale due to a concussion in 2024, after a pair of hamstring injuries had forced him to miss all but two of the team's first 12 games; however, he's now fully healthy. Miller will turn only 23 in June, so he still has an opportunity to secure the No. 2 role behind Kamara, a three-down workhorse who is entering his age 30-season. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and rookie sixth-rounder Devin Neal represent Miller's top competition for backup reps. Head coach Kellen Moore said he views this offseason as "a blank slate" for Miller, per John Sigler of USA Today, but the reality is that the 2023 third-round pick is likely running out of chances to prove he can stay healthy. Injuries have limited Miller to just 14 regular-season appearances (out of 34 possible games) since entering the league, and he's mustered 80 carries for 304 yards (3.8 YPC) and two scores in that span.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Won't play in Week 18
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Interim coach Darren Rizzi said Friday that Miller hasn't gained clearance from the concussion protocol and won't play Sunday at Tampa Bay, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Miller made an early departure this past Sunday against the Raiders due to a concussion, and with no practice reps to speak of through Thursday, he wasn't trending in the right direction ahead of Week 18 action. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara (groin) is listed as doubtful, per Terrell, so the Saints appear as if they'll be without their top two options out of the backfield this weekend. As a result, practice-squad member Clyde Edwards-Helaire may be the best bet to benefit among an RB group that also includes Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Miller (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Miller hasn't practiced since sustaining a concussion this past Sunday against the Raiders, indicating he's made little to no progress through the protocol for head injuries. Alvin Kamara also hasn't taken part in drills this week due to a lingering adductor injury. If both players ultimately are unable to play Sunday at Tampa Bay, Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims and Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the candidates to handle backfield reps for the Saints in Week 18.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Sits out practice Wednesday
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Miller (concussion) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice.
Miller made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Raiders due to a concussion, and his lack of activity to begin Week 18 prep indicates he hasn't made much progress through the five-step protocol. The Saints' top running back, Alvin Kamara, also didn't practice Wednesday due to a lingering adductor issue, leaving Jamaal Williams, Jordan Mims and practice-squad member Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the healthy options at the position at the moment.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Stymied on 10 touches in loss
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Miller rushed eight times for 15 yards and brought in both targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers on Monday night. He also returned one kickoff for 21 yards.
The second-year back helmed the backfield in place of Alvin Kamara (groin), but he unsurprisingly found running room at a premium and soon saw game script turn against the ground attack altogether. Miller now has 27 carries over the last three games, while his receiving yardage total was a new season high. Miller would likely reprise his No. 1 gig in a favorable Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders if Kamara remains out, considering Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims appear destined to continue serving in complementary roles.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Week 16 Adds (RB Preview)
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You need to be more cautious with Kendre Miller than you do Jerome Ford because Alvin Kamara has not been ruled out yet. Miller has turned 19 rush attempts into 78 yards and a touchdown since returning from injured reserve. If he sees even half the targets Kamara sees in a game, then Miller will be a good PPR start. It's safer to view him as a maybe flex.
