Giants’ Turbo Miller shines in first preseason game as roster chances rise
New York Giants running back Dante “Turbo” Miller was the star on offense in the club’s first preseason outing, piling up 102 yards from scrimmage and finishing with 80 receiving yards out of the backfield. After the game, head coach Brian Daboll named Miller the Giants’ Offensive Player of the Game, underscoring the rookie’s big-night impact.
The good news for Miller comes with a caveat for another Giants running back. Prized fourth-round rookie Cam Skattebo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing practice time in the lead-up to the club’s latest exhibition. With Skattebo unlikely to be healthy for Week 1, the Giants could be forced to adjust their roster plan.
If Skattebo doesn’t make progress, New York could consider placing him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. A PUP designation would sideline him for at least the first four games of the season, but it would also open up a valuable roster spot for Miller to compete for a larger role during the opening month of the campaign.
Miller is a notable profile for a player of his size and speed. Standing 5-foot-9 and weighing about 201 pounds, he ran a blazing 4.27-second 40-yard dash and posted 28 bench press reps at his pro day. Those traits were on display in the opener, where his speed and elusiveness helped him create big plays for the offense.
If Miller can maintain his production in the next preseason test against the Jets, he could present the Giants with a compelling option to use in the backfield beyond Saquon Barkley and the other veteran backs. The Jets game will be the next measuring stick for Miller’s roster bid and for the team’s early-season depth chart.
What this means going forward:
– Miller’s standout performance creates a compelling case for earning a spot on the 53-man roster, especially if Skattebo remains limited.
– Skattebo’s health and potential PUP status could shape roster decisions in the backfield during the preseason and beyond.
– Miller’s combination of speed and strength makes him an intriguing practice-squad-to-roster candidate who could shape the Giants’ approach in the early weeks of the season.
Summary: Dante Miller’s impressive debut in the preseason puts him squarely in the mix for a roster spot, especially if Cam Skattebo’s injury lingers. With Skattebo possibly headed to PUP and Miller posting eye-catching numbers, the Giants have a real competition brewing at running back as they look ahead to Week 1.
Additional note: If you’re covering this story, highlight Miller’s speed metrics and the potential implications for the Giants’ depth chart and roster construction. A follow-up look at Miller’s next preseason outing against the Jets would help readers assess whether his early promise translates into a serious bid for the active roster.