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Patriots release running back Lamar Miller in surprising move

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 5, 2020 12:27 PM ET

In the New England Patriots' crowded backfield, Lamar Miller is the odd man out.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots released Miller on Saturday as they continue to solidify their roster ahead of their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

Another surprise cut: Patriots released RB Lamar Miller, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020

Miller had plenty of competition for a roster spot in New England with the likes of Sony Michel, James White, Rex Burkhead and Damien Harris.

The 29-year-old Miller missed the entire 2019 campaign with a torn ACL, and now his future in the NFL is highly uncertain after being cut by New England. In seven seasons between the Dolphins and Houston Texans, Miller rushed for 5,864 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Although Miller didn't work out, the Patriots have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for former Washington Football Team running back Adrian Peterson, who was released on Friday. They also were linked to former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette before he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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