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The Dallas Cowboys are giving former New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller another shot, signing the 24-year-old back after bringing him in for a free-agent visit earlier on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Miller was released by the Saints over the weekend and was exploring his options, with Dallas quickly emerging as a potential landing spot after backup Tyler Goodson suffered a knee injury against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Goodson is expected to miss multiple weeks with sprains to both his ACL and MCL, leaving starter Javonte Williams as the only remaining healthy option in the backfield.
With just Williams ahead of him on the depth chart, Miller has a real opportunity here to carve out a meaningful role in Dallas.
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Miller lands in Dallas after a frustrating three-and-a-half year stint with the Saints. The former third-round pick out of TCU was expected to become a big part of their offense after rushing for 1,399 yards and 17 touchdowns during his final college season in 2022. But injuries kept getting in the way, including hamstring issues, a concussion, and a torn ACL in 2025. He appeared in just 27 games during his time in New Orleans, rushing for 656 yards and five touchdowns on 184 carries (3.6 yards per carry).
His production has also dipped considerably this year. Miller appeared in six games for the Saints, recording just 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries, averaging a brutal 2.8 yards per attempt. With New Orleans moving forward with other options, including Alvin Kamara, Audric Estime, and Travis Etienne Jr., the team ultimately decided to move on.
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While it's been a disappointing start to his NFL career, Miller has a chance to turn things around in Dallas. He's still just 24 years old, has plenty of physical ability, and has shown flashes when healthy. He might also benefit from a fresh environment and a chance to compete for touches behind Williams.
It's not necessarily a move that will transform the Cowboys' offense, but it could give Miller a much-needed second chance to establish himself in the NFL, a potentially crucial opportunity for a player in the last year of his rookie contract.
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