Could Kendre Miller’s time with the Saints be up?

TL;DR

Kendre Miller's future with the New Orleans Saints is uncertain following the signing of Travis Etienne and potential draft picks. With a crowded running back room and injury concerns, Miller may be a candidate for release.

Key points

Travis Etienne signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints
Kendre Miller's future is uncertain due to a crowded running back room
Miller has only two career starts and has struggled with injuries
The Saints may draft another running back, increasing Miller's chances of being cut

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Kendre Miller #5 of the New Orleans Saints on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images Once the New Orleans Saints brought Travis Etienne in on a four-year, $52 million deal, everyone asked the same question: What does this mean for Alvin Kamara? It’s a valid question. Kamara will be 31 when the season starts and is sitting on a big cap hit. But there’s another lingering question in the Saints running back room that hasn’t been asked a lot: Will Kendre Miller be on the team next season?

On top of signing Etienne, the Saints are a team to look out for to add to their running back room in the draft. They’ve quietly done their homework, and even brought Washington running back Jonah Coleman in for a private workout. The running back room is already crowded in . Etienne, Kamara, Miller, Neal, Estime, and newly signed mean Miller is already labeled a cut candidate; a new draftee would make it more likely. Miller was an early selection by the Saints in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 71st overall. But it was no surprise the former TCU running back was drafted so high. His talent radiates from him, and he offers the Saints the chance to be Kamara’s successor. But Miller’s inability has plagued his career and kept him from earning meaningful playing time. Miller has yet to appear in more than eight games in a season and has just two career starts in his three-year career. While injuries played a big factor, there was also rumored tension between the fourth year running back and former head coach Dennis Allen, where Allen allegedly placed Miller on the injured reserve list for a minor injury due to frustration. The 5-foot-11 running back would get a clean sheet with Kellen Moore taking over as head coach. Moore even gave Miller high praise, saying, “Kendre’s just done a phenomenal job since I’ve been here. I’ve really enjoyed this guy. I think he’s an awesome player.” Unfortunately for Miller, his fresh start would end familiarly, fittingly suffering a torn ACL against the Allen-led . So where does Miller go from here? The Saints have their new RB1 with Etienne, and even if Kamara were to retire, Neal showed flashes during his rookie season. Miller has plenty of talent and put it all on display for the Saints in 2025, but a lack of trust has been placed on the former third-round pick’s ability to stay healthy. New Orleans Saints v Houston Texans It’s hard to imagine that if the Saints invest high on running back in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rounds 1-3), Miller will remain on the team. Room has to be made, and so far, the former TCU running back’s name is being rumored more and more as a candidate to be looking for a new team in 2026.

Q&A

What does Travis Etienne's signing mean for Kendre Miller?

Travis Etienne's signing complicates Kendre Miller's position in the Saints' running back room, making him a potential cut candidate.

How has Kendre Miller's injury history affected his career?

Kendre Miller's injury history has limited his playing time, resulting in only two career starts and concerns about his ability to stay healthy.

Could Kendre Miller be traded or released in 2026?

Yes, with the possibility of the Saints drafting a running back and a crowded roster, Kendre Miller is rumored to be a candidate for release or trade.

What are the chances of Kendre Miller staying with the Saints next season?

Given the crowded running back situation and the signing of Etienne, Kendre Miller's chances of staying with the Saints next season appear slim.