New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller is expected to return from injured reserve after Week 4’s game with the Atlanta Falcons, per NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. That’s the earliest Miller can return to practice according to the NFL’s injured reserve rules, so the soonest he can play is Week 5’s prime-time game with the Kansas City Chiefs.
It’s been a rough offseason for Miller. He suffered a hamstring injury on the first day of Saints training camp and was never able to return to practice. Head coach Dennis Allen was clearly frustrated with his absence. He called the young running back out on a couple different occasions.
That could provide additional motivation for Miller as he attempts to come back to practice. Miller has flashed potential at times but he’s never been able to get truly rolling due to injuries through his young NFL career.
This latest injury may have dropped him in the rotation behind Jordan Mims, and further behind Jamaal Williams. All three of them are competing for snaps behind Alvin Kamara.
However, Mims hasn’t carried the ball much and Williams has left something to be desired. As Miller works his way back, there could be room for him to get a few carries during next week’s Chiefs game. He has to show he’s more than potential, because his injuries have made it to where potential isn’t enough.
