Christen Miller - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Active for Week 5 Miller is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Miller was a healthy scratch for the Saints' Week 4 loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. The defensive tackle is set to suit up for Sunday's contest, likely due to the absence of Nathan Shepherd (illness).

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson returns vs. Saints team bolstered by returning defensive players

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is available to play against the Saints in his return to his hometown and the stadium where he won a national title with LSU

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Saints' Christen Miller decision is impossible to defend The New Orleans Saints choosing to make Christen Miller a healthy inactive vs the Atlanta Falcons made no sense, since this was a game suite...

3 DAYS AGO • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints gearing up for an early season stress test after dispiriting primetime loss to rival Falcons

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore says he's seeing evidence at team headquarters that his players are motivated “to get things right” after their dispiriting 45-24 loss to riva...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Miller (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Falcons.

Impact Miller was forced to miss the team's last two contests while nursing a toe injury, but he was cleared to return to action in Week 4. The team appears to be taking a cautious approach with his health, and he will be a healthy scratch versus Atlanta. In his absence, Nathan Shepherd and Davon Godchaux will continue to operate as the primary options at nose tackle for the Saints.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clear to return Monday Miller (toe) does not have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact Miller missed the past two weeks due to a toe injury but is in line to return on Monday Night Football. He was a second-round selection in April's NFL Draft and logged a 32 percent defensive snap share in his NFL debut Week 1 versus Detroit.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another game Sunday Miller (toe) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Miller has been battling a toe injury and will now miss his second consecutive game. Without him, Khristian Boyd is on track to see more snaps than usual once again.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Miller (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Miller continues to miss practice sessions as the defensive tackle works through the toe injury he likely suffered in the Saints' Week 1 overtime loss to the Lions. The rookie second-rounder was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday but has been downgraded to a non-participant to start Week 3, signaling that not much progress has likely been made in the recovery process.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 2 Miller (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Miller is working through a toe injury, but he drew the questionable tag for Week 2 after logging a limited practice Friday. However, the rookie second-rounder has not been cleared by medical staff to play Sunday, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 3 against the Raiders on Sept. 27. Nathan Shepherd and Khristian Boyd will serve as the depth options at nose tackle behind Davon Godchaux in Miller's absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Ravens Miller (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore.

Impact Miller missed a few practices during the week but practiced in a limited capacity Friday, though it wasn't enough to avoid a questionable designation. If Miller can't suit up for the Week 2 clash with Baltimore, Khristian Boyd and John Ridgeway may need to be involved.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christen Miller on first NFL game, defensive line chemistry 9/3/2026 New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Christen Miller speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, September...

SEPTEMBER 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Returns to practice Miller (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller exited Saturday's preseason loss to the Jaguars early due to a shoulder injury. The nose tackle has since recovered from the issue and is back in action. Miller will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys to put together one last gameday performance before the regular season commences. The second-round rookie will likely be utilized as a depth option and special teams player throughout the 2026 season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Takeaways from Saints-Rams, Christen Miller makes early impact A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Sunday, August 23

AUGUST 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Plays Saturday, exits with shoulder issue Miller took part in Saturday's preseason loss to Jacksonville but exited due to a shoulder injury, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Miller had been dealing with a toe issue, but he's presumably past that problem given his ability to suit up Saturday. However, the rookie defensive tackle headed to the locker room during the contest and was evaluated for a shoulder injury. Miller is expected to have a key rotational role on the defensive line if healthy after New Orleans selected him in the second round of April's NFL Draft.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Zach Wilson is making his case to become the backup to Saints starter Tyler Shough

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Christen Miller on viral moment, strengths | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Christen Miller's post-practice interview on August 12, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by R...

AUGUST 12 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Nursing toe issue Miller (toe) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Miller is dealing with an apparent toe injury, and he is considered to be day-to-day for the time being. The Saints are set to face the Jaguars in their preseason opener Aug. 15, and Miller's availability for the game is now in question.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Christen Miller showing out for Ellenwood, Georgia | Saints Hometown Heroes New Orleans Saints rookie defensive lineman Christen Miller talks about his hometown of Ellenwood, Georgia where he was a standout for the C...

JULY 30 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures his knee during the opening training camp practice

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore says defensive tackle Bryan Bresee left the opening practice of training camp with a noncontact knee injury that “doesn’t look good.”

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Saints rookie Christen Miller returns kind gesture with another by paying for groceries Miller: 'My Momma always taught me to do good deeds, and I’d like to bless you today.'

JULY 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Dealing with hamstring issue Miller has been sidelined for minicamp due to a hamstring injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The 2026 second-round pick from Georgia appeared in 26 games during his final two collegiate seasons, posting 50 total tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks. Once Miller returns to full health, he's expected to operate as one of New Orleans' top interior defensive linemen.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Saints need unheralded rookie to make an instant impact in 2026 The Saints run defense will be tested heavily in the first month of the season, so they need Christen Miller to step up immediately

MAY 22 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints' final draft pick to sign contract isn't getting enough attention Christen Miller is the final Saints draft pick to sign his contract, and he's part of the reason DT could be the most improved defensive pos...

MAY 9 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints sign DT Christen Miller to four-year contract Shift4 Transaction Alert: Saints entire eight-player draft class is now under contract

MAY 9 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kellen Moore shuts down concern about Saints rookie before it could even begin Christen Miller wasn't on the field at Saints rookie minicamp, but Kellen Moore assured media there was nothing to worry about.

MAY 9 • WHODATDISH.COM

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson returns vs. Saints team bolstered by returning defensive players

Saints gearing up for an early season stress test after dispiriting primetime loss to rival Falcons

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures his knee during the opening training camp practice