In mix for more snaps
Miller is in line for a larger offensive role for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.
Etienne's placement on IR on Thursday comes after the star running back aggravated a hamstring injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. With Etienne sidelined, Miller and Alvin Kamara figure to operate as the Saints' top running backs moving forward, with undrafted rookie CJ Donaldson also in the mix for backfield work. Miller has 13 carries for 44 yards (3.4 YPC) and a touchdown along with two catches (on three targets) for five yards through two regular-season games.
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Jordyn Tyson
Not yet ready to practice
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Tyson (hamstring) is "progressing well" but isn't on track to return to practice this week, Jeff Nowak of WWL New Orleans reports.
Daniel Carlson
Misses PAT vs. Minnesota
Carlson went 1-for-2 on extra-point tries during the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Juwan Johnson
Minimal output on four catches
Johnson brought in four of five targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Devaughn Vele
Quiet in Week 5 loss
Vele secured four of six targets for 26 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Alvin Kamara
Limited to five touches Sunday
Kamara rushed three times for 12 yards and brought in both targets for minus-6 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Tyler Shough
Overwhelmed by Vikings in loss
Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Chris Olave
Victim of Shough's struggles Sunday
Olave secured four of six targets for 46 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Alvin Kamara
Active Sunday
Kamara (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings.
Alvin Kamara
Slated to to suit up Sunday
Kamara (back) is expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Noah Fant
Cleared to play vs. Minnesota
Fant (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings.