Current New Orleans Saints running back and East Texas native Kendre Miller will be forced to miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL on Sunday. According to ESPN, Miller tore his ACL during the Saints’ loss against the Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Kendre Miller has battled injury throughout his time with the New Orleans Saints, and the latest one is the most serious yet.

Miller's move to IR was merely a formality after head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that the third-year running back sustained a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Bears. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026 and could have a chance at making it back for Week 1 of next season,

Saints head coach Kellen Moore opened his Monday press conference by confirming a pair of season-ending injuries.

This season Miller has 193 rushing yards (27.6 per game) on 47 carries with one trip to the end zone. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

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The Saints officially placed center Erik McCoy and running back Kendre Miller on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday.

Former Lufkin Panther Erik McCoy and former Mount Enterprise Wildcat Kendre Miller both suffered season-ending injuries in the Saints’ 26-14 loss to the Bears on Sunday.