The New Orleans Saints cut running back Kendre Miller, handing the Denver Broncos a potential low-risk, high-reward roster addition as the NFL trade deadline approaches, Predominantly Orange reported.
Miller entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, selected out of TCU by a New Orleans front office that included current Broncos Vice President of Player Personnel Cody Rager, who served as the Saints’ Assistant College Scouting Director at the time.
Measuring 6 feet and 220 pounds, the young running back possesses an intriguing physical frame and adequate speed, though those traits have yielded limited big-play production at the professional level.
The Saints released Kendre Miller, per source
Throughout his career, Miller has struggled to establish consistent yardage gains, never averaging more than 4.1 yards per carry over a single season, with an 18-yard run marking his career-long carry. During the 2026 campaign, an injury to Travis Etienne created an opening for extended playing time, resulting in 66 total touches, 196 yards from scrimmage, two touchdowns, and two fumbles.
The roster move arrives as Denver faces mounting injuries and depth questions in its backfield. Running back J.K. Dobbins has experienced a decline in production compared to his top-tier 2025 output, failing to consistently generate yards after contact or contribute in the passing game. Consequently, the coaching staff reduced Dobbins’ snap counts over a two-game stretch following the return of Jonah Coleman.
Coleman spent four weeks on the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury before returning to action. Meanwhile, the Broncos recently placed RJ Harvey on injured reserve following a practice knee injury, establishing December 6 as the earliest possible date for his return, though that timeline remains uncertain. Tyler Badie has also spent time on injured reserve during the current season.
Because Miller was waived, any potential acquisition by Denver depends on the priority order of teams ahead of them on the waiver wire, though the Saints could potentially explore last-second trade interest before the deadline.
