The Falcons have made another backfield move, adding former Alabama running back Jam Miller to the practice squad on Tuesday and clearing room by releasing ex-Georgia back Cash Jones.
CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz reported the transaction as Atlanta continues to sort through its depth behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. Miller had originally entered the league as a seventh-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft, going 245th overall.
His first summer in Foxborough started with promise. In New England’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Miller led the Patriots with 14 carries for 55 yards.
But an undisclosed injury late in August changed his path, and he was released through an injury settlement before the regular season began. After getting back to full health, he earned another opportunity with Atlanta following a workout in late September.
Miller’s college résumé is built on four seasons at Alabama, where he carved out a reputation for grinding out tough yards in the SEC. His biggest season came in 2024, when he led the Crimson Tide’s backfield with 668 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 145 carries. He also added value as a receiver, catching 16 passes for 155 yards and another score in 13 games.
At 5-foot-10 and 209 pounds, Miller gave Alabama production as a runner, a pass protector and a player who could help on kickoff returns. For Atlanta, that kind of versatility makes him a useful developmental piece if the team needs help later in the season.
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