Patriots eye Ryan Miller for elevation with open roster spot

Miller logged 421 career special teams snaps.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Patriots Saturday 🛫Afternoon flight to South Florida 🕓🛗4p deadline roster moves/p-squad elevations NOTES: 1 open rost Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: The New England Patriots hold an open 53-man roster spot ahead of Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline for roster moves and practice squad elevations. Wide receiver Ryan Miller is a top candidate for elevation to provide special teams depth for the team's road trip to South Florida. New England previously signed Miller to the practice squad on Oct. 19.

Why it matters: New England entered the weekend at 4-3 and in eighth place in the AFC playoff race following a 24-30 loss to Chicago. Elevating Miller reinforces kickoff and punt coverage units with an experienced special teams contributor.

By the numbers: Miller brings 421 career special teams snaps across three NFL seasons, having previously posted eight tackles in 13 games during the 2025 campaign. The Patriots sit at 4-3 on the season and currently hold the No. 8 seed in the AFC.

What to watch: The Patriots must formalize any practice squad elevations by 4 p.m. ET before traveling for Sunday's matchup.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-31T09:01:02.923194+00:00

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