Panthers' Christian Miller: Returning to play in 2021
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Miller (opt out) plans to play during the 2021 season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The 2019 fourth-round pick opted out of the 2020 season early in camp last year but will resume his NFL career this season. Miller totaled three tackles and two sacks in seven games as a rookie during 2019.
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Panthers' Christian Miller: Sitting out 2020
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Miller is opting out of the 2020 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 2019 fourth-round pick had two sacks in seven games last season, missing time with an ankle injury and later serving as a healthy scratch. Miller has notified the Panthers that he's a high-risk opt out.
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Panthers' Christian Miller: Full participant Wednesday
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Miller (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Miller hasn't played since Week 5, but his full participation in Wednesday's practice suggests that he'll be ready to return for Week 10. The rookie out of Alabama has collected three tackles in five games this season.
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Panthers' Christian Miller: Won't play in Week 9
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Miller (ankle) is officially listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller has been out since Week 5 with the injury and, despite practicing in a limited fashion this week, will continue to miss time. The rookie out of Alabama has just one tackle this season, so his absence shouldn't effect the defense.
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Panthers' Christian Miller: Could return Week 9
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Miller (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Miller hasn't played since Week 5 but has a chance to return Sunday after practicing as a limited participant this week. The 23-year-old has one tackle this season and is unlikely to play a significant defensive role even if he does suit up.
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Panthers' Christian Miller: Remains out Sunday
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Miller (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Miller sat out Week 6 due to the ankle injury and requires more time to recover coming out of the bye week. The 2019 made his NFL debut in Week 4 in a rotational role, so his absence isn't likely to significantly impact the Panthers.
