The Dallas Cowboys' offense has been one of the better units in the NFL this season. Dak Prescott is playing well, CeeDee Lamb has proven his status as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and Javonte Williams is proving his 2025 breakout was for real.

However, there is one problem on this Cowboys' offense that needs addressing. That issue is the team's backup running back spot. After some early-season roster shuffling, Tyler Goodson emerged as the clear No. 2 RB in Dallas. But he's hurt and will miss time.

That has led the Cowboys to make an interesting signing. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cowboys are signing former New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller to the practice squad as some much-needed RB depth.

Cowboys sign Kendre Miller to practice squad as much-needed RB depth

"Cowboys signed former Saints RB Kendre Miller to their practice squad," Schefter reports.

This is a noteworthy addition for Dallas, as their backup RB spot was a clear hole coming out of Week 9. Goodson suffered a multi-week injury, leaving the Cowboys in clear need of a new running back.

While they could've turned to the trade deadline and tried to acquire someone like Tony Pollard, they opted instead to sign the recently released Kendre Miller.

The 24-year-old running back has just 656 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 184 attempts in four seasons with the Saints. He was cut prior to Week 9 and has quickly found a home in Dallas.

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With Williams being the clear lead back, and Goodson hurt, Miller should be activated off the practice squad and be penciled in as the No. 2 back starting in Week 10.

Dallas needs RB depth, and Miller, a fourth-year RB who's shown some promise at times with the Saints, is an intriguing pickup for the Cowboys offense.

He might not be a needle-moving addition, like some teams around the NFL made at this year's trade deadline. But with Miller added to the depth chart, the Cowboys have an intriguing upside option to turn to when they give Williams a rest.

Miller isn't on the 53-man roster, so the Cowboys have to activate him for Sunday's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers if they believe he's ready to go. Miller, once active, will serve as Williams' backup until Goodson returns from injury.

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