The Dallas Cowboys added running back Kendre Miller to their practice squad on Wednesday. This move came after the team released defensive back Reddy Steward to clear a spot. Miller joined the squad one day before the trade deadline, and no other major changes were made. The team now has a fresh option at running back while waiting to see how the current group performs in the next ten games.
Miller brings a strong track record from his time at TCU before joining the NFL. According to reports, he rushed for 2,410 yards and 26 touchdowns during his three-year college career. He also caught 29 passes for 229 yards and one more touchdown while at the university. With 1,399 rushing yards, he topped the Horned Frogs during a notably strong 2022 season. That performance placed his career rushing total 14th in program history.
A Coach Who Prefers Internal Options
The Cowboys did not make a single trade before the deadline on Tuesday, outside of October 1st when they traded for Joey Porter Jr. at Cornerback. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed the lack of moves directly when reporters asked him about it. “I’m very comfortable in our team,” he said on Monday regarding the potential for a trade, according to Blogging The Boys.
The decision to keep the roster stable comes at a time when backup Tyler Goodson is dealing with a knee sprain. Goodson had a career game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday before the injury occurred. The team needed depth quickly, which led them to bring in Miller. He reunites with running backs coach Derrick Foster, who also coached him when Miller was with the New Orleans Saints in 2024. This existing relationship should help him learn the system faster.
Clearing the Roster for New Blood
Steward had played in three games for Dallas this season, starting two of them. He was elevated from the practice squad specifically for the games against Baltimore, Houston, and Tampa Bay. During those three outings, he tallied 11 total tackles. Steward initially joined the team in August of 2025 and played in all 17 games last season.
Miller was cut by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday in his fourth season since being drafted. In the third round of the 2023 draft, the Saints selected him. His 7.5 yards per carry average as a sophomore in 2021 led the entire nation. His recent NFL time was limited.
The next test for this group is a big one this coming Sunday, Nov. 15, when the San Francisco 49ers visit AT&T Stadium. The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Cowboys are currently 4-5 and trail the 5-2-1 New York Giants in the division standings.
