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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Alvin Kamara
Taking on larger role sans Etienne
Kamara figures to serve as the Saints' top running back for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, starting with Monday's game against the Falcons, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.
Noah Fant
Another limited session
Fant (abdomen) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Noah Fant
Dealing with abdominal issue
Fant was limited in practice Thursday due to an abdominal injury.
Jordyn Tyson
Not expected to practice next week
Head coach Kellen Moore said Thursday that he doesn't expect Tyson (hamstring) to practice next week, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Moving to IR
The Saints are placing Etienne (hamstring) on injured reserve, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Devaughn Vele
Logs three receptions in Week 3 defeat
Vele caught three of six targets for 39 yards Sunday in a loss to Las Vegas.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Will miss time with hamstring injury
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Etienne will have some "time lost" due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Noah Fant
Two touchdowns in loss
Fant caught all four of his targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 35-27 loss to Las Vegas.
Juwan Johnson
Finds end zone twice in Week 3 loss
Johnson caught all eight of his targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders.
Alvin Kamara
Ten touches in Week 3 loss
Kamara carried the ball nine times for 36 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders.