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A solid performance in the season opener may have secured a spot for the Giants’ running back.
We’re still a ways away from roster spots being solifidified after the New York Giants first preseason game. A number of big names are receiving recognition for the way they played against the Buffalo Bills, but the most unheralded is fourth string running back Dante Miller.
On Sunday, head coach Brian Daboll hinted at the fact that Miller’s dynamic impact as a receiver improved his chances of making the final 53-man roster.
“We have a starting running back, we have a couple of other running backs that we think are going to help us. And [Miller] is firmly in that mix based on his performance.”
Impactful performances from fringe players during preseason games can help the most unlikely of candidates make the team. Heading into Saturday, Miller was listed as the fourth running back behind a stacked group of Tyrone Tracy, Cam Skattebo, and Devin Singletary.
Miller was the Giants most productive receiver, finishing with seven receptions for 80 yards. Throughout the game Miller turned a number of short passes and screens into huge chunk plays thanks to his dangerous acceleration.
That production earned Miller the achievement of offensive player of the game, per Daboll.
While it’s highly unlikely that Miller moves up the depth chart, Daboll indicated that his impact improved his chances of making the team as a special teamer.
The Eagles’ lineman could possibly be ready by the season opener.
Some terrific news for Landon Dickerson and the Eagles on Monday afternoon.
After Dickerson suffered a scary-looking right knee injury two hours into the Eagles’ open practice Sunday night at the Linc, it now looks like the 26-year-old Dickerson could be back by opening day.
Dickerson, the Eagles’ three-time Pro Bowl left guard, will undergo “minor” surgery on his injured right knee and is not expected to miss more than a few weeks before being able to return.
Opening day is 24 days away.
The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and confirmed by NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Dickerson underwent an MRI Monday morning, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier Monday that Dickerson had suffered meniscus damage, although the extent was unknown. Schefter said Dickinson planned to seek additional opinions before determining a course of action.
Considering how serious Dickerson’s injury looked when he was carted off the field at the Linc two hours into open practice Sunday, this is the best imaginable news.
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