Colts working out Miller after losing Mack for season
The Indianapolis Colts are hosting running back Lamar Miller on a tryout after losing fellow rusher Marlon Mack to a season-ending Achilles injury, according to the NFL's visit list.
Miller is coming off his own season-ending ailment, as he tore his ACL in the 2019 preseason. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots in training camp but failed to make the final roster.
Mack, who only rushed four times in Week 1 before his season came to an end, went over 1,000 yards last year for the first time in his career. The USF product was set to lead an Indianapolis backfield that also includes rookie Jonathan Taylor and scatback Nyheim Hines.
Miller started for the Houston Texans for three seasons. He rushed for 973 yards and five touchdowns over 14 appearances in 2018 and had over 1,000 yards in 2016.
The Colts lost their season opener 27-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.