Lonyae

Miller

The Raiders have Michael Bush and Taiwan Jones for depth. Working out Miller and Johnson signals concern that Darren McFadden (foot) might not be available for Week 9. We wouldn’t put too much stock in the workout unless one of the two is signed.

Jones has been sidelined for eight straight days now due to his “strain.” With Mike Goodson (neck) also sidelined, undrafted rookie Lonyae Miller has been acting as Darren McFadden’s backup. It doesn’t look like any clear handcuff is going to emerge for McFadden owners.

The team is preparing for life without Steven Jackson (quad) this week. Miller and Johnson have spent the last two summers in Cowboys and Titans camp respectively. Also hurting at cornerback, the Rams worked out Fred Bennett, Rod Hood, Nathan Jones, and Robert McClain.

Both Miller and Stephens finished the season on the Ravens’ practice squad. Ryan Mathews’ running mate at Fresno State, Miller managed just 2.9 YPC on 36 preseason carries in 2012. He’ll spend the offseason buried behind Ray Rice, Bernard Pierce, Anthony Allen, Damien Berry, and Bobby Rainey at tailback.

Miller, 25, hasn’t earned an NFL carry through three seasons after breaking in as a UDFA out of Fresno State. He was Ryan Mathews’ college backup.

Choice and Murray have missed two weeks, allowing Felix Jones to put a stranglehold on the feature back job. Choice was said to be in danger of losing his roster spot, though an underwhelming Lonyae Miller managed just 11 yards on nine carries Thursday night. It’s a safe bet that Choice will be available for a late-round pick regardless.

Miller was a camp darling through the first couple weeks, but managed just 11 yards on nine carries last night. It’s not the kind of showing the 2010 undrafted free agent needs if he’s really going to push Tashard Choice off the roster. With Choice (calf) expected back Saturday, the battle will really get going.

Miller has a somewhat intriguing skill set, but was planted on the bench at Fresno State behind Ryan Mathews last season. An undrafted rookie, Miller will be the Cowboys’ No. 3 tailback until Marion Barber gets healthy.

Miller, who lost his starting job to Ryan Mathews at Fresno State, might be the most intriguing talent here. He runs sub-4.5 at 5'11/215. Chandler, Holley, Johnson, and Bright were all on Dallas’ practice squad in 2009.

Ryan Mathews’ backfield mate at Fresno State isn’t going to be a fantasy factor with the Cowboys three-deep at the position. Miller isn’t without playmaking ability, but he’s probably ticketed for the practice squad as a rookie.