New Orleans Saints HC Dennis Allen drops the hammer on young player after first practice of training camp

The NFL offseason is a bit like a chopping block. You must prove that you are worth keeping if you want to remain on a roster. For one New Orleans Saints player, that task got a bit tougher during their first training camp practice.

The Saints head coach met with the media after the team's first practice of training camp on Wednesday. He discussed multiple topics and players, but one comment stood out regarding a young running back.

Dennis Allen makes brutally honest statement on Kendre Miller

“That’s a player who needs to figure out how to stay healthy because you can’t make the team in the training room” -- Allen on Kendre Miller

Miller left early on during practice with an injury. The young RB dealt with multiple injuries throughout his college career and missed nine games last season for the Saints due to injury.

His latest ailment is a hamstring issue, according to Luke Johnson.

It is a rough start to camp for Miller, who is vying for the RB2 role in the Saints offense alongside Jamaal Williams. Alvin Kamara practiced in full and impressed on Wednesday, amid his contract situation.

As a rookie, Miller showed some intriguing explosiveness and pass catching ability, but his season was shortened due to injury. He seemed primed for a possible increase in role in 2024 if he could stay healthy.

Players cannot truly prevent injuries, but at some point, you must stay available in order to have role on a team. That's just how it works in the league. Allen made that clear regarding Miller on Wednesday afternoon.

Hopefully, Miller can return sooner rather than later. There is no timetable or severity known quite yet. Stay up to date on all the latest New Orleans Saints news and updates here.

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