Even though the New Orleans Saints are 2-0 in 2023 after two weeks, the running back depth chart has been a problem in the first games of the season. Alvin Kamara is suspended for the first three games of the season. New signing for the season, Jamaal Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is missing the next game. At least now, Kendre Miller is debuting in Week 3 to help the team.
The rookie running back is coming back from a hamstring injury suffered during the preseason games. After missing both games against the Tennesee Titans in Week 1 and the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, he is expected to suit up against the Green Bay Packers next Sunday. And he said a few words about his NFL debut.
“I’m very excited, just getting back into football shape and working so hard to get back,” Miller said, via the team’s official website. “It just feels good to be back. You know, it’s been hard, most definitely, because preseason, I had a little knee issue, and then right when we were about to get started for real, I had the hamstring. But it feels good to be back.”
Miller, 21, brings a punishing running ability to the Saints backfield with surprising agility on the second level for a back of his size. The strength to carry defenders for extra yardage will be welcome in New Orleans. The third-round pick flashed ability during preseason action after rushing for 1,399 yards and 17 touchdowns in his final season at TCU.
Saints RBs
So far in the regular season, the New Orleans Saints have changed their running backs a lot. In Week 1, Jamaal Williams had 18 carries, leading the team. However, with his injury, in Week 2 we saw a lot of Taysom Hill and Tony Jones Jr. on rushing plays. Here are the New Orleans Saints RBs’ stats so far in the season.
- Alvin Kamara – Suspended for 3 games; comeback in Week 4
- Jamaal Williams – 27 CAR, 74 YDS
- Tony Jones Jr. – 13 CAR, 39 YDS, 2 TDS
- Kendre Miller – Will debut on Sunday
- Taysom Hill – 12 CAR, 79 YDS
