Lamar Miller was a Pro Bowler for the Texans during the 2018 season. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins worked out RB Lamar Miller

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Ben Levine | Last updated 12/13/21

The Dolphins considered a reunion with one of their former players on Monday. Per Aaron Wilson (on Twitter), Miami worked out running back Lamar Miller on Monday. Miami also took a look at RBs Benny LeMay, Jordan Scarlett and Dexter Williams, who ultimately signed with the Dolphins practice squad. Miami also promoted RB Duke Johnson to the active roster and released wideout Travis Fulgham from the practice squad.

Miller was a second-round pick by the Dolphins back in 2012, and he ended up spending the first four seasons of his career in Miami. Miller ultimately saw time in 61 games (48 starts) during his time with the Dolphins, including a career year in 2014 when he collected 1,374 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns. The 30-year-old has bounced around the NFL recently, including a stint on the Saints practice squad earlier this season.

Instead of adding Miller to their depth chart, the Dolphins decided to pivot to Williams. A sixth-round pick by the Packers back in 2019, Williams ended up spending two seasons in Green Bay, collecting 19 yards from scrimmage in seven games. The 24-year-old has spent much of the 2021 campaign on the Giants and Browns practice squads.

Miami’s running backs depth chart is shaky heading into Week 15. Myles Gaskin, Phillip Lindsay and Salvon Ahmed are all on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leading to Johnson’s promotion. Williams will join a taxi squad that already includes RB Gerrid Doaks. Miami also has Patrick Laird and Malcolm Brown on IR, and there’s a chance Brown could return before the end of the season.

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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