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{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}} |
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}} |
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| name = Lamar Miller |
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| caption = Miller with the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 2012 |
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| position = [[Running back]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|4|25|mf=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Miami|Miami, Florida]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[Miami Killian Senior High School|Miami Killian]] ([[Kendall, Florida]]) |
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| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]] (2009–2011) |
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}}) |
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}}) |
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}}) |
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}}) |
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* [[Washington Football Team]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}) |
* [[Washington Football Team]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}) |
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})* |
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})* |
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]) |
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]) |
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* Second-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] (2011) |
* Second-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2011 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All-conference teams|2011]]) |
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'''Lamar N. Miller''' (born April 25, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] |
'''Lamar N. Miller''' (born April 25, 1991) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami Hurricanes]] and was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2012 NFL draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Houston Texans]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[Washington Football Team]], and [[New Orleans Saints]]. |
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==Early |
==Early life== |
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Miller attended [[Miami Killian Senior High School]] in [[Miami|Miami, Florida]]. While there, he played [[high school football]] for the Cougars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Erica |date=July 18, 2013 |title=Lamar Miller the student in workouts with Frank Gore |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-07-18/sports/fl-lamar-miller-0718-20130717_1_lamar-miller-miami-dolphins-jorvorskie-lane |url-status= |
Miller attended [[Miami Killian Senior High School]] in [[Miami|Miami, Florida]]. While there, he played [[high school football]] for the Cougars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Erica |date=July 18, 2013 |title=Lamar Miller the student in workouts with Frank Gore |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-07-18/sports/fl-lamar-miller-0718-20130717_1_lamar-miller-miami-dolphins-jorvorskie-lane |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205000929/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-07-18/sports/fl-lamar-miller-0718-20130717_1_lamar-miller-miami-dolphins-jorvorskie-lane |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[South Florida Sun Sentinel]] |language=en}}</ref> As a senior, he was a [[Parade All-American]] after rushing for 1,749 yards on 217 carries with 22 [[touchdowns]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Dolphins Sign Lamar Miller |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-Lamar-Miller/081da2e9-59b8-4d76-82a7-a3eacd0ba355 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001018/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-Lamar-Miller/081da2e9-59b8-4d76-82a7-a3eacd0ba355 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Miami Dolphins}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Miller decided to play for [[Miami Hurricanes football| |
Miller decided to play for the [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami Hurricanes]] rather than the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] (near his mother's hometown) to stay close to home, and to follow the footsteps of other former Hurricanes running backs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128034842/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1.html |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played at the [[University of Miami]] under head coaches [[Randy Shannon]] and [[Al Golden]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami (FL) Hurricanes School History |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-fl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922090800/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-fl/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> |
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After he was [[redshirted]] in 2009, Miller saw his first game action in 2010. In his collegiate debut, he scored a rushing touchdown against [[2010 Florida A&M Rattlers football team|Florida A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida A&M at Miami (FL) Box Score, September 2, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-02-miami-fl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115070601/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-02-miami-fl.html |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> In the following game against [[2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]], he had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lookabaugh |first=Jeremy |date=September 11, 2010 |title=Ohio State Buckeyes Defeat Miami Hurricanes |
After he was [[redshirted]] in 2009, Miller saw his first game action in 2010. In his collegiate debut, he scored a rushing touchdown against [[2010 Florida A&M Rattlers football team|Florida A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida A&M at Miami (FL) Box Score, September 2, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-02-miami-fl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115070601/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-02-miami-fl.html |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> In the following game against [[2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]], he had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lookabaugh |first=Jeremy |date=September 11, 2010 |title=Ohio State Buckeyes Defeat Miami Hurricanes 36–24, But It Was Not Impressive |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/459683-ohio-state-defeats-miami-36-24-it-was-not-impressive |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006143429/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/459683-ohio-state-defeats-miami-36-24-it-was-not-impressive |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> On November 6, against [[2010 Maryland Terrapins football team|Maryland]], he had 22 carries for 125 yards and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryland at Miami (FL) Box Score, November 6, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-11-06-miami-fl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115065420/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-11-06-miami-fl.html |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> Two weeks later, against [[2010 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]], he had 15 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2010 |title=No. 14 Virginia Tech wins ACC Coastal title, 31–17 |url=https://www.deseret.com/2010/11/20/20154765/no-14-virginia-tech-wins-acc-coastal-title-31-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006143430/https://www.deseret.com/2010/11/20/20154765/no-14-virginia-tech-wins-acc-coastal-title-31-17 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=Deseret News |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He played in 11 games with one start and rushed for 646 yards on 108 carries with six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724015042/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=July 24, 2017 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Miller took over as the Hurricanes starting running back in 2011. He started off the 2011 strong with five games going over 100 rushing yards, including a 184-yard day against [[2011 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]] and 166-yard against [[2011 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milian |first=Jorge |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Lamar Miller rushes for 184 yards as Miami Hurricanes upset No. 17 Ohio State |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/college/2011/09/18/lamar-miller-rushes-for-184/7283833007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191845/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/college/2011/09/18/lamar-miller-rushes-for-184/7283833007/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2011 |title=Virginia Tech earns wild win over Miami |url=https://nypost.com/2011/10/09/virginia-tech-earns-wild-win-over-miami/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927070520/https://nypost.com/2011/10/09/virginia-tech-earns-wild-win-over-miami/ |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=New York Post |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> During the 2011 season, Miller rushed for 1,272 yards and nine touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001322/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2011 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He became the first Miami running back since [[Willis McGahee]] in the 2002 season to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Osborne |first=Matthew |date=November 28, 2011 |title=Miami Hurricanes Football: Is Lamar Miller Ready for the NFL? |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/959209-miami-hurricanes-football-is-lamar-miller-ready-for-the-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101054925/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/959209-miami-hurricanes-football-is-lamar-miller-ready-for-the-nfl |archive-date=January 1, 2012 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> |
Miller took over as the Hurricanes starting running back in 2011. He started off the 2011 strong with five games going over 100 rushing yards, including a 184-yard day against [[2011 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]] and 166-yard against [[2011 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milian |first=Jorge |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Lamar Miller rushes for 184 yards as Miami Hurricanes upset No. 17 Ohio State |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/college/2011/09/18/lamar-miller-rushes-for-184/7283833007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191845/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/college/2011/09/18/lamar-miller-rushes-for-184/7283833007/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2011 |title=Virginia Tech earns wild win over Miami |url=https://nypost.com/2011/10/09/virginia-tech-earns-wild-win-over-miami/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927070520/https://nypost.com/2011/10/09/virginia-tech-earns-wild-win-over-miami/ |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=New York Post |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> During the 2011 season, Miller rushed for 1,272 yards and nine touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001322/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-miller-1/gamelog/2011 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He became the first Miami running back since [[Willis McGahee]] in the 2002 season to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Osborne |first=Matthew |date=November 28, 2011 |title=Miami Hurricanes Football: Is Lamar Miller Ready for the NFL? |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/959209-miami-hurricanes-football-is-lamar-miller-ready-for-the-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101054925/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/959209-miami-hurricanes-football-is-lamar-miller-ready-for-the-nfl |archive-date=January 1, 2012 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> |
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Miller was also an All-ACC track performer at the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Anwar S. |date=April 21, 2012 |title=Detroit Lions NFL Draft prospect: Miami running back Lamar Miller |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2012/04/detroit_lions_nfl_draft_prospe_10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111200240/https://www.mlive.com/lions/2012/04/detroit_lions_nfl_draft_prospe_10.html |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=mlive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2016 |title=Lamar Miller ready for "new start" |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-ready-for-new-start-16920170 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621161239/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-ready-for-new-start-16920170 |archive-date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.houstontexans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Miller was also an All-ACC track performer at the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Anwar S. |date=April 21, 2012 |title=Detroit Lions NFL Draft prospect: Miami running back Lamar Miller |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2012/04/detroit_lions_nfl_draft_prospe_10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111200240/https://www.mlive.com/lions/2012/04/detroit_lions_nfl_draft_prospe_10.html |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=mlive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2016 |title=Lamar Miller ready for "new start" |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-ready-for-new-start-16920170 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621161239/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-ready-for-new-start-16920170 |archive-date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.houstontexans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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===College statistics=== |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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| note = All values from NFL Combine and Central Florida [[Pro Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller, Miami (FL), RB, 2012 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=89703&DraftYear=2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124175709/http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=89703&DraftYear=2012 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=November 24, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref> |
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]] and Central Florida [[Pro Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller, Miami (FL), RB, 2012 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=89703&DraftYear=2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124175709/http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=89703&DraftYear=2012 |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=November 24, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref> |
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===Miami Dolphins=== |
===Miami Dolphins=== |
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Miller was drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2012 NFL Draft]], 97th overall on April 28, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fairburn |first=Matthew |date=April 28, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft Results: Miami Dolphins select Lamar Miller in Round 4 |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/28/2983773/2012-nfl-draft-results-miami-dolphins-select-lamar-miller-in-round-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220184422/http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/28/2983773/2012-nfl-draft-results-miami-dolphins-select-lamar-miller-in-round-4 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> On June 1, 2012, Miller signed a 4-year, $2.58 million contract, including a $480,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Lamar Miller signs with Dolphins |work=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8298e692/article/lamar-miller-signs-with-dolphins |url-status=live |access-date=December 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201100949/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8298e692/article/lamar-miller-signs-with-dolphins |archive-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> |
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==== 2012 season ==== |
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Miller was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2012 NFL draft]], 97th overall on April 28, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fairburn |first=Matthew |date=April 28, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft Results: Miami Dolphins select Lamar Miller in Round 4 |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/28/2983773/2012-nfl-draft-results-miami-dolphins-select-lamar-miller-in-round-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220184422/http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/28/2983773/2012-nfl-draft-results-miami-dolphins-select-lamar-miller-in-round-4 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> On June 1, 2012, Miller signed a 4-year, $2.58 million contract, including a $480,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Lamar Miller signs with Dolphins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-miller-signs-with-dolphins-09000d5d8298e692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201100949/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8298e692/article/lamar-miller-signs-with-dolphins |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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As a rookie, Miller shared the backfield with [[Reggie Bush]] and [[Daniel Thomas (running back)|Daniel Thomas]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2012.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023132143/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2012.htm |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On September 16, he made his NFL debut running for 65 yards on a season-high 10 carries and a touchdown against the [[2012 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2012 |title=Dolphins rebound from opener at Raiders' expense |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/reggie-bush-steals-show-miami-dolphins-huge-victory-oakland-raiders-article-1.1160965 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220161027/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/reggie-bush-steals-show-miami-dolphins-huge-victory-oakland-raiders-article-1.1160965 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |website=NY Daily News |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On December 23, Miller ran for a season-high 73 yards on 10 carries against the [[2012 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=Roger |date=December 24, 2012 |title=Dolphins Rout Bills 24–10, Are Knocked Out of the Playoffs Anyway |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/dolphins-rout-bills-24-10-are-knocked-out-of-the-playoffs-anyway-6553988 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221045649/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/dolphins-rout-bills-24-10-are-knocked-out-of-the-playoffs-anyway-6553988 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=Miami New Times}}</ref> |
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In the 2012 season, Miller rushed for 250 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro |
In the 2012 season, Miller rushed for 250 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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==== 2013 season ==== |
==== 2013 season ==== |
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After the departure of Reggie Bush, Miller became the main running back on the team and continued to share time with Daniel Thomas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027152603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Pro |
After the departure of Reggie Bush, Miller became the main running back on the team and continued to share time with Daniel Thomas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027152603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]], Miller had 16 carries for 105 yards in the 22–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Towers |first=Chris |date=October 31, 2013 |title=Lamar Miller goes for career night in primetime |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-miller-goes-for-career-night-in-primetime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005180558/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-miller-goes-for-career-night-in-primetime/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 177 carries for 709 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 26 receptions for 170 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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==== 2014 season ==== |
==== 2014 season ==== |
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[[File:Lamar Miller 2014.JPG|upright=1|thumb|Miller with the [[Miami Dolphins]], 2014]] |
[[File:Lamar Miller 2014.JPG|upright=1|thumb|Miller with the [[Miami Dolphins]], 2014]] |
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Coming into the 2014 season, Miller was the main running back with a backfield that consisted of him, Thomas, Damien Williams, and [[Knowshon Moreno]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016125915/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |archive-date=October 16, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Pro |
Coming into the 2014 season, Miller was the main running back with a backfield that consisted of him, Thomas, Damien Williams, and [[Knowshon Moreno]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016125915/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |archive-date=October 16, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], he had his first game with two rushing touchdowns in the 38–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Oakland Raiders – September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002042556/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280rai.htm |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the Week 17 finale, Miller had a career-high 178 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 37–24 loss to the [[2014 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Rex Ryan and Jets beat Dolphins in finale, 37–24 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400554435 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006143703/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400554435 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Miller's rushing touchdown in the game went for 97 yards, the longest rushing play in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newport |first=Kyle |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Dolphins RB Lamar Miller Scores 97-Yard TD vs. Jets |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2312498-dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-scores-97-yard-td-vs-jets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724141228/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2312498-dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-scores-97-yard-td-vs-jets |archive-date=July 24, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=August 29, 2021 |title=The 100 Greatest Plays in Dolphins History: No. 14 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-history-100-greatest-plays-number-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829170857/https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-history-100-greatest-plays-number-14 |archive-date=August 29, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In the 2014 season, Miller finished with 216 carries for 1,099 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 275 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100331/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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==== 2015 season ==== |
==== 2015 season ==== |
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In Week 7, against the [[2015 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]], Miller had 175 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 61 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown in the 44–26 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WATCH: Lamar Miller's 85-yard TD caps off Dolphins' record-setting half |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/watch-lamar-millers-85-yard-td-caps-off-dolphins-record-setting-half |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[2015 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]], he had 141 scrimmage yards in the 33–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills |
In Week 7, against the [[2015 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]], Miller had 175 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 61 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown in the 44–26 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WATCH: Lamar Miller's 85-yard TD caps off Dolphins' record-setting half |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/watch-lamar-millers-85-yard-td-caps-off-dolphins-record-setting-half |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[2015 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]], he had 141 scrimmage yards in the 33–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080buf.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 14, against the [[2015 New York Giants|New York Giants]], he had this third career game with two rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Miami Dolphins – December 14th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512140mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703194108/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512140mia.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the 2015 season, Miller finished with 194 carries for 872 yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 47 receptions for a career-high 397 yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202200338/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=December 2, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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===Houston Texans=== |
===Houston Texans=== |
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On March 9, 2016, Miller signed a four-year deal with the [[Houston Texans]] worth $26 million with $14 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Texans reach deal with running back Lamar Miller |
On March 9, 2016, Miller signed a four-year deal with the [[Houston Texans]] worth $26 million with $14 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Texans reach deal with running back Lamar Miller |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-reach-deal-with-running-back-Lamar-Miller-6880235.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201100952/http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-reach-deal-with-running-back-Lamar-Miller-6880235.php |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=Houston Chronicle}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Lamar Miller Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money |url=http://overthecap.com/player/lamar-miller/705/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220143448/http://overthecap.com/player/lamar-miller/705/ |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=Over the Cap |language=en-US}}</ref> This contract was the sixth highest among running backs.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In Week 6, against the Indianapolis Colts, Miller had 178 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 26–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans |
In Week 6, against the Indianapolis Colts, Miller had 178 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 26–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – October 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628105923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160htx.htm |archive-date=June 28, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the 2016 season, Miller rushed for 1,073 yards and five rushing touchdowns to go along with 31 receptions for 188 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He had four games going over the 100-rushing yards mark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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The Texans qualified for the playoffs in the 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111170732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Pro |
The Texans qualified for the playoffs in the 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111170732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: Houston Texans 27, Oakland Raiders 14|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], Miller had 31 carries for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – January 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015050107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 34, Houston Texans 16|Divisional Round]] against the New England Patriots, he finished with 19 carries for 74 yards and four receptions for 15 yards in the 34–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at New England Patriots – January 14th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203061940/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |archive-date=December 3, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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====2017 season==== |
====2017 season==== |
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In Week 4, against the [[2017 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], Miller had a rushing and a receiving touchdown in the 57–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans |
In Week 4, against the [[2017 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], Miller had a rushing and a receiving touchdown in the 57–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331234834/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010htx.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 8, against the [[2017 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]], he had another game with a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032544/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the 2017 season, Miller finished with 238 carries for 888 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 36 receptions, 327 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205072311/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2017 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2018 season ==== |
==== 2018 season ==== |
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In the season opener against the [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Miller ran for 98 yards and caught a pass for 11 yards in the 20–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=John |date=September 10, 2018 |title=19 observations from Texans vs. Patriots |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128082732/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> On September 23, Miller scored his first touchdown of the season, bringing in a touchdown catch on the final play of the game against the [[2018 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levinson |first=Josh |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller catches 1st score of season for Texans in defeat |url=https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075633/https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=NumberFire}}</ref> On October 21, Miller rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. This touchdown was his eighth touchdown on the ground as a Texan, moving past quarterback [[David Carr (American football)|David Carr]] into seventh-most in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller runs for 100 yds, 1 TD in win over Jags |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075609/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> The next week, Miller rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown against the [[2018 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], included as well was a 58-yard run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131092906/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |archive-date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro |
In the season opener against the [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Miller ran for 98 yards and caught a pass for 11 yards in the 20–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=John |date=September 10, 2018 |title=19 observations from Texans vs. Patriots |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128082732/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> On September 23, Miller scored his first touchdown of the season, bringing in a touchdown catch on the final play of the game against the [[2018 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levinson |first=Josh |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller catches 1st score of season for Texans in defeat |url=https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075633/https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=NumberFire}}</ref> On October 21, Miller rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. This touchdown was his eighth touchdown on the ground as a Texan, moving past quarterback [[David Carr (American football)|David Carr]] into seventh-most in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller runs for 100 yds, 1 TD in win over Jags |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075609/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> The next week, Miller rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown against the [[2018 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], included as well was a 58-yard run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131092906/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |archive-date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> His back-to-back 100-yard games were his first time as a Texan, the last time this was accomplished by a Texan was by [[Arian Foster]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller rolls again in win over Dolphins |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-bulls-in-1st-quarter-touchdown-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075618/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-bulls-in-1st-quarter-touchdown-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> After this game, Foster surpassed 100 yards for the sixth time as a Texan, passing [[Steve Slaton]], [[Ben Tate]], and teammate [[Alfred Blue]] into third most in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Total Games – Houston Texans – 100 Rushing Yards |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/Fy5Aj |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> After running up 86 yards against the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], he would follow that game with 162 yards and a touchdown against the [[2018 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], including a 97-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Cole |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Texans RB Lamar Miller: 'Turnover margin very important' in the NFL |url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/19/texans-rb-lamar-miller-turnover-margin-nfl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075528/https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/19/texans-rb-lamar-miller-turnover-margin-nfl/ |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |work=Texans Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chadiha |first=Jeffri |date=November 27, 2018 |title=Texans' rushing attack complements dominant defense |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993200/article/lamar-miller-leads-rushing-attack-as-texans-gash-titans |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802173705/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993200/article/lamar-miller-leads-rushing-attack-as-texans-gash-titans |archive-date=August 2, 2019 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |work=NFL.com}}</ref> His touchdown run is the longest play in franchise history, and was the longest touchdown run in the NFL since he did it in 2014, becoming the only player in NFL history with two touchdown runs over 95 yards in a career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller sets record with 97-yard TD run |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075645/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=Houston Texans |language=en-US}}</ref> Overall, Miller finished the 2018 season with 973 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions, 163 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01.htm |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Texans finished atop the AFC South and earned the #3-seed for the AFC Playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203141710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Indianapolis Colts 21, Houston Texans 7|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], he had eight receptions for 63 yards in the 21–7 loss. He also rushed for 18 yards on five carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122044017/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |archive-date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Miller earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Lamar Miller earns Houston Texans' 5th Pro Bowl nod of 2018 |url=https://abc13.com/lamar-miller-houston-texans-pro-bowl-phillip-lindsay/5036684/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=ABC13 Houston |language=en}}</ref> |
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====2019 season==== |
====2019 season==== |
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During the team's third preseason game against the [[2019 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], Miller tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=August 24, 2019 |title=Texans running back Lamar Miller suffers torn ACL |url= |
During the team's third preseason game against the [[2019 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], Miller tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=August 24, 2019 |title=Texans running back Lamar Miller suffers torn ACL |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-running-back-lamar-miller-suffers-torn-acl-0ap3000001043982 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826010036/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043982/article/texans-running-back-lamar-miller-suffers-torn-acl |archive-date=August 26, 2019 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Texans place RB Miller, T Steinmetz on Reserve/Injured list |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-place-rb-miller-t-steinmetz-on-reserve-injured-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827001716/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-place-rb-miller-t-steinmetz-on-reserve-injured-list |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> |
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===New England Patriots=== |
===New England Patriots=== |
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On August 13, 2020, Miller signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Patriots Sign RB Lamar Miller; Release DL Nick Coe; Place OL Dustin Woodard on Reserve/Retired List |
On August 13, 2020, Miller signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Patriots Sign RB Lamar Miller; Release DL Nick Coe; Place OL Dustin Woodard on Reserve/Retired List |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-rb-lamar-miller-release-dl-nick-coe-place-ol-dustin-woodard-on-res |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818152039/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-rb-lamar-miller-release-dl-nick-coe-place-ol-dustin-woodard-on-res |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=August 14, 2020 |work=Patriots.com}}</ref> He was placed on the active/[[physically unable to perform list]] after signing.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Patriots' Lamar Miller: Placed on PUP list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/patriots-lamar-miller-placed-on-pup-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023115358/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/patriots-lamar-miller-placed-on-pup-list/ |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=August 14, 2020 |work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> He was activated on August 31, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=August 31, 2020 |title=Lamar Miller activated from PUP list |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/31/lamar-miller-activated-from-pup-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907173217/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/31/lamar-miller-activated-from-pup-list/ |archive-date=September 7, 2020 |access-date=September 2, 2020 |work=NBCSports.com}}</ref> Miller was released from the Patriots on September 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Patriots cut Lamar Miller |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/patriots-cut-lamar-miller/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113232122/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/patriots-cut-lamar-miller/ |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> |
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===Chicago Bears=== |
===Chicago Bears=== |
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Miller was signed to the [[Chicago Bears]]' practice squad on October 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 5, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears sign RB Miller to practice squad |
Miller was signed to the [[Chicago Bears]]' practice squad on October 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 5, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears sign RB Miller to practice squad |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-lamar-miller-to-practice-squad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011193233/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-lamar-miller-to-practice-squad |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]}}</ref> The move reunited him with offensive coordinator [[Bill Lazor]] and running backs coach [[Charles London]], whom he respectively played under in Miami and Houston, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=October 2, 2020 |title=Bears signing Lamar Miller to the practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/02/bears-signing-lamar-miller-to-the-practice-squad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005180559/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/02/bears-signing-lamar-miller-to-the-practice-squad/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |work=[[Profootballtalk.com]] |publisher=[[NBC Sports]]}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 16 for the team's Week 10 game against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game, in which he recorded two catches for six yards and had no rushing attempts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears add five vets to active roster |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-add-five-vets-to-active-roster-cody-whitehair-lamar-miller |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202173829/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-add-five-vets-to-active-roster-cody-whitehair-lamar-miller |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |access-date=December 23, 2020 |work=ChicagoBears.com}}</ref> |
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On October 19, 2021, the [[New Orleans Saints]] signed Miller to their practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Saints continue to build RB depth, sign veteran free agent Lamar Miller |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/saints-sign-lamar-miller-dolphins-texans-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901182838/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/saints-sign-lamar-miller-dolphins-texans-news/ |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Saints Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on November 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=November 17, 2021 |title=Saints waive DT Montravius Adams, release RB Lamar Miller from practice squad |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/17/saints-roster-moves-lamar-miller-nfl-practice-squad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907055506/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/17/saints-roster-moves-lamar-miller-nfl-practice-squad/ |archive-date=September 7, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Saints Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> |
On October 19, 2021, the [[New Orleans Saints]] signed Miller to their practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Saints continue to build RB depth, sign veteran free agent Lamar Miller |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/saints-sign-lamar-miller-dolphins-texans-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901182838/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/saints-sign-lamar-miller-dolphins-texans-news/ |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Saints Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on November 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=November 17, 2021 |title=Saints waive DT Montravius Adams, release RB Lamar Miller from practice squad |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/17/saints-roster-moves-lamar-miller-nfl-practice-squad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907055506/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/17/saints-roster-moves-lamar-miller-nfl-practice-squad/ |archive-date=September 7, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Saints Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On December 21, 2021, the [[Atlanta Falcons]] hosted Miller for a workout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comeaux |first=Jonathan |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Falcons Worked Out Six Players Including RB Lamar Miller |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-worked-out-six-players-including-rb-lamar-miller/ |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US |archive-date=November 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112184812/https://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-worked-out-six-players-including-rb-lamar-miller/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* Only player in NFL history to rush for a 90+ yard touchdown with two different teams<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Longest Rush Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320105922/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro |
* Only player in NFL history to rush for a 90+ yard touchdown with two different teams<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Longest Rush Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320105922/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> |
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* Only player in NFL history with two 95+ yard rushing touchdowns<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller is the only player in NFL history with two 95+ yard rushing TD in a career |url=https://twitter.com/nflresearch/status/1067241544506204160 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003191155/https://twitter.com/nflresearch/status/1067241544506204160 |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |access-date=August 1, 2019 |website=Twitter |publisher=NFL Research}}</ref> |
* Only player in NFL history with two 95+ yard rushing touchdowns<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller is the only player in NFL history with two 95+ yard rushing TD in a career |url=https://twitter.com/nflresearch/status/1067241544506204160 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003191155/https://twitter.com/nflresearch/status/1067241544506204160 |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |access-date=August 1, 2019 |website=Twitter |publisher=NFL Research}}</ref> |
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* Longest rushing play: 97 yards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller sets record with 97-yard TD run |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=August 1, 2019 |website= |
* Longest rushing play: 97 yards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller sets record with 97-yard TD run |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=August 1, 2019 |website=HoustonTexans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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High school: | Miami Killian (Kendall, Florida) | ||||||||||||||
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NFL draft: | 2012 / round: 4 / pick: 97 | ||||||||||||||
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Lamar N. Miller (born April 25, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Washington Football Team, and New Orleans Saints.
Early life
[edit]Miller attended Miami Killian Senior High School in Miami, Florida. While there, he played high school football for the Cougars.[1] As a senior, he was a Parade All-American after rushing for 1,749 yards on 217 carries with 22 touchdowns.[2]
College career
[edit]Miller decided to play for the Miami Hurricanes rather than the Florida Gators (near his mother's hometown) to stay close to home, and to follow the footsteps of other former Hurricanes running backs.[3] He played at the University of Miami under head coaches Randy Shannon and Al Golden.[4]
After he was redshirted in 2009, Miller saw his first game action in 2010. In his collegiate debut, he scored a rushing touchdown against Florida A&M.[5] In the following game against Ohio State, he had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.[6] On November 6, against Maryland, he had 22 carries for 125 yards and a rushing touchdown.[7] Two weeks later, against Virginia Tech, he had 15 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown.[8] He played in 11 games with one start and rushed for 646 yards on 108 carries with six touchdowns.[9]
Miller took over as the Hurricanes starting running back in 2011. He started off the 2011 strong with five games going over 100 rushing yards, including a 184-yard day against Ohio State and 166-yard against Virginia Tech.[10][11] During the 2011 season, Miller rushed for 1,272 yards and nine touchdowns.[12] He became the first Miami running back since Willis McGahee in the 2002 season to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.[13]
Miller was also an All-ACC track performer at the University of Miami.[14][15]
College statistics
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2010 | 11 | 108 | 646 | 6.0 | 6 | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 0 | |||||
2011 | 12 | 227 | 1,272 | 5.6 | 9 | 17 | 85 | 5.0 | 1 | |||||
Career | 23 | 335 | 1,918 | 5.7 | 15 | 28 | 181 | 6.5 | 1 |
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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5 ft 10+3⁄4 in (1.80 m) |
212 lb (96 kg) |
31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.40 s | 1.53 s | 2.50 s | 4.08 s | 6.94 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | ||
All values from NFL Combine and Central Florida Pro Day.[16] |
Miami Dolphins
[edit]2012 season
[edit]Miller was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft, 97th overall on April 28, 2012.[17][18] On June 1, 2012, Miller signed a 4-year, $2.58 million contract, including a $480,000 signing bonus.[19]
As a rookie, Miller shared the backfield with Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas.[20] On September 16, he made his NFL debut running for 65 yards on a season-high 10 carries and a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.[21] On December 23, Miller ran for a season-high 73 yards on 10 carries against the Buffalo Bills.[22]
In the 2012 season, Miller rushed for 250 yards and a touchdown.[23]
2013 season
[edit]After the departure of Reggie Bush, Miller became the main running back on the team and continued to share time with Daniel Thomas.[24] In Week 9, against the Cincinnati Bengals, Miller had 16 carries for 105 yards in the 22–20 victory.[25] Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 177 carries for 709 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 26 receptions for 170 receiving yards.[26]
2014 season
[edit]Coming into the 2014 season, Miller was the main running back with a backfield that consisted of him, Thomas, Damien Williams, and Knowshon Moreno.[27] In Week 4, against the Oakland Raiders, he had his first game with two rushing touchdowns in the 38–14 victory.[28] In the Week 17 finale, Miller had a career-high 178 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 37–24 loss to the New York Jets.[29] Miller's rushing touchdown in the game went for 97 yards, the longest rushing play in franchise history.[30][31] In the 2014 season, Miller finished with 216 carries for 1,099 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 275 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[32]
2015 season
[edit]In Week 7, against the Houston Texans, Miller had 175 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 61 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown in the 44–26 victory.[33] In Week 9, against the Buffalo Bills, he had 141 scrimmage yards in the 33–17 loss.[34] In Week 14, against the New York Giants, he had this third career game with two rushing touchdowns.[35] In the 2015 season, Miller finished with 194 carries for 872 yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 47 receptions for a career-high 397 yards and two receiving touchdowns.[36]
Houston Texans
[edit]On March 9, 2016, Miller signed a four-year deal with the Houston Texans worth $26 million with $14 million guaranteed.[37][38] This contract was the sixth highest among running backs.[38]
2016 season
[edit]In Week 6, against the Indianapolis Colts, Miller had 178 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 26–23 victory.[39] In the 2016 season, Miller rushed for 1,073 yards and five rushing touchdowns to go along with 31 receptions for 188 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He had four games going over the 100-rushing yards mark.[40]
The Texans qualified for the playoffs in the 2016 season.[41] In the Wild Card Round against the Oakland Raiders, Miller had 31 carries for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–14 victory.[42] In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, he finished with 19 carries for 74 yards and four receptions for 15 yards in the 34–16 loss.[43]
2017 season
[edit]In Week 4, against the Tennessee Titans, Miller had a rushing and a receiving touchdown in the 57–14 victory.[44] In Week 8, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had another game with a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.[45] In the 2017 season, Miller finished with 238 carries for 888 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 36 receptions, 327 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.[46]
2018 season
[edit]In the season opener against the New England Patriots, Miller ran for 98 yards and caught a pass for 11 yards in the 20–27 loss.[47] On September 23, Miller scored his first touchdown of the season, bringing in a touchdown catch on the final play of the game against the New York Giants.[48] On October 21, Miller rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This touchdown was his eighth touchdown on the ground as a Texan, moving past quarterback David Carr into seventh-most in franchise history.[49] The next week, Miller rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, included as well was a 58-yard run.[50] His back-to-back 100-yard games were his first time as a Texan, the last time this was accomplished by a Texan was by Arian Foster in 2014.[51] After this game, Foster surpassed 100 yards for the sixth time as a Texan, passing Steve Slaton, Ben Tate, and teammate Alfred Blue into third most in franchise history.[52] After running up 86 yards against the Washington Redskins, he would follow that game with 162 yards and a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans, including a 97-yard touchdown run.[53][54] His touchdown run is the longest play in franchise history, and was the longest touchdown run in the NFL since he did it in 2014, becoming the only player in NFL history with two touchdown runs over 95 yards in a career.[55] Overall, Miller finished the 2018 season with 973 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions, 163 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.[56] The Texans finished atop the AFC South and earned the #3-seed for the AFC Playoffs.[57] In the Wild Card Round against the Indianapolis Colts, he had eight receptions for 63 yards in the 21–7 loss. He also rushed for 18 yards on five carries.[58] Miller earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his 2018 season.[59]
2019 season
[edit]During the team's third preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Miller tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.[60] He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2019.[61]
New England Patriots
[edit]On August 13, 2020, Miller signed with the New England Patriots.[62] He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list after signing.[63] He was activated on August 31, 2020.[64] Miller was released from the Patriots on September 5, 2020.[65]
Chicago Bears
[edit]Miller was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on October 5, 2020.[66] The move reunited him with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and running backs coach Charles London, whom he respectively played under in Miami and Houston, respectively.[67] He was elevated to the active roster on November 16 for the team's Week 10 game against the Minnesota Vikings, and reverted to the practice squad after the game, in which he recorded two catches for six yards and had no rushing attempts.[68]
Washington Football Team
[edit]On December 17, 2020, Miller was signed by the Washington Football Team off the Bears' practice squad.[69] He re-signed with the team on March 29, 2021,[70] and was released on August 15, 2021.[71]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On October 19, 2021, the New Orleans Saints signed Miller to their practice squad.[72] He was released on November 16, 2021.[73]
NFL career statistics
[edit]Legend | |
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Led the league | |
Bold | Career high |
Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2012 | MIA | 13 | 1 | 51 | 250 | 4.9 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013 | MIA | 16 | 15 | 177 | 709 | 4.0 | 49 | 2 | 26 | 170 | 6.5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2014 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 216 | 1,099 | 5.1 | 97T | 8 | 38 | 275 | 7.2 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
2015 | MIA | 16 | 16 | 194 | 872 | 4.5 | 85T | 8 | 47 | 397 | 8.4 | 54T | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2016 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 268 | 1,073 | 4.0 | 45 | 5 | 31 | 188 | 6.1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
2017 | HOU | 16 | 13 | 238 | 888 | 3.7 | 21 | 3 | 36 | 327 | 9.1 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
2018 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 210 | 973 | 4.6 | 97T | 5 | 25 | 163 | 6.5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2019 | HOU | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
2020 | CHI | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 106 | 89 | 1,354 | 5,864 | 4.3 | 97T | 32 | 211 | 1,571 | 7.4 | 54T | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2016 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 50 | 147 | 2.9 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | HOU | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
Total | 3 | 3 | 55 | 165 | 3.0 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Records and achievements
[edit]NFL records
[edit]- Only player in NFL history to rush for a 90+ yard touchdown with two different teams[74]
- Only player in NFL history with two 95+ yard rushing touchdowns[75]
Miami Dolphins records
[edit]- Longest rushing play: 97 yards[76]
Houston Texans records
[edit]- Longest rushing play: 97 yards[77]
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External links
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