Ventrell Miller Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Jun 17, 2025
Over ankle injury
Miller (ankle) has been an active participant at offseason practices and stood out at OTAs, Brian Sexton of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller missed the final two games of 2024 due to an ankle injury, but he already appears back to full health. Across 15 regular-season appearances in 2024, Miller racked up 80 tackles (53 solo), three pass breakups and one fumble, though his role declined notably after Jacksonville's bye in Week 12. He now faces competition from rookie fourth-round pick Jack Kiser for reps alongside standout linebackers Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd.
Jan 5, 2025
Not playing vs. Indianapolis
Miller (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Miller was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury that prevented him from playing against the Titans in Week 17. Despite his ability to practice, the 2023 fourth-round pick hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Miller will finish the 2024 regular season with 80 tackles (53 solo), three pass defenses and one forced fumble across 15 games. Chad Muma and Yasir Abdullah are the top candidates to start at outside linebacker alongside Foyesade Oluokun due to Miller's absence.
Jan 3, 2025
Questionable for Week 18
Miller (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller logged a week of limited practices and will look to return after missing last Sunday's win over the Titans. The fourth-round rookie linebacker has recorded 80 tackles (53 solo), three pass breakups and one forced fumble across 15 appearances, including nine starts, this season.
Dec 27, 2024
Out for Week 17
Miller (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Miller suffered the ankle injury in last Sunday's game against Las Vegas. Following Miller's departure, Chad Muma was the next man up at linebacker in sub-packages for Jacksonville.
Dec 22, 2024
Won't return against Las Vegas
Miller (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Raiders, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter, and it appears serious enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game. Yasir Abdullah and Chad Muma should see more playing time at outside linebacker due to Miller's injury.
Dec 22, 2024
Questionable to return vs. LV
Miller (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's outing against the Raiders, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter, though the severity of the injury is unknown. With the rookie linebacker sidelined, Yasir Abdullah will likely assume the outside linebacker position in the meantime.
Nov 18, 2024
Solid effort in loss
Miller recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 52-6 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker from Florida was the Jaguars' third-leading tackler in Sunday's blowout loss, despite playing just 48 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Miller appears to be firmly behind both Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd in the Jaguars' linebacker corps; however, he's still expected to make plays when given the opportunity as the season progresses.
Nov 4, 2024
Makes eight tackles in defeat
Miller recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker also played on more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps even with Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd both healthy and available. Miller has now played on more than half of the defensive snaps in six straight games. He has 62 tackles (42 solo), a pass breakup and a forced fumble on the year.
Oct 28, 2024
Still seeing significant role
Miller recorded seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-27 loss versus the Packers.
ANALYSIS
In spite of the return of Foyesade Oluokun from a four-game absence in Week 8, Miller was still on the field for a healthy 41 snaps Sunday. He actually got more snaps than Devin Lloyd (37), which is the first time that's happened this season in a game both players were active for. The Jaguars will travel to face a run-heavy Philadelphia team in Week 9.
Oct 22, 2024
Posts 10 tackles again
Miller recorded 10 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 32-16 win against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Miller's tackle total was in the double-digits for the third time in his last four games in Week 7. He's still second fiddle to Devin Lloyd in terms of snaps at linebacker, but Miller's recent production has put him on the IDP map even while Lloyd is healthy.
Oct 14, 2024
Leading tackler in loss
Miller logged 10 tackles (eight solo) Sunday during the Jaguars' loss to the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Miller was one of Jacksonville's lone bright spots during Sunday's blowout loss to Chicago as he managed to record double-digit tackles for the second time this season. The rookie fourth-round pick has now amassed 37 tackles (27 solo) across the first six games of his career.
Oct 1, 2024
Thrives in extended opportunity
Miller tallied 11 tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, in Sunday's Week 4 defeat to Houston.
ANALYSIS
Miller paced the Jaguars in stops, exceeding the nine he totaled over the first three weeks of the campaign combined. The 25-year-old logged a season-high 84 percent of Jacksonville's defensive snaps due largely to the absence of Foyesade Oluokun (foot). Oluokun was placed on IR on Saturday, so Miller is likely to continue to work in a starting role for at least the next three weeks.
Jul 25, 2024
Past Achilles issue
Miller (Achilles) was spotted participating in Thursday's practice, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Florida missed his entire rookie campaign due to an Achilles injury, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. Miller was flying all over the field during Thursday's practice, and he'll likely be competing for a depth role in the Jaguars' linebacker corps as training camp continues.
May 31, 2024
Working back from injury
Miller is progressing in his return from an Achilles injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller was hurt in the Jaguars' final preseason contest last August and missed the entire campaign. The 2023 fourth-round pick will look to make his NFL debut in 2024 and could work his way up to prominent role among the team's linebacker corps.
Aug 28, 2023
Suffers season-ending injury
Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Miller (Achilles) will miss the 2023 season, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller suffered a season-ending right Achilles injury during Saturday's preseason finale against the Dolphins. Expect the Jaguars to place the rookie fourth-round pick on injured reserve in the near future. The Florida standout will need to turn his full attention toward recovering for the 2024 campaign.
Aug 26, 2023
Suffers apparent lower leg injury
Miller (lower leg) is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against Miami, per John Shipley of SI.com.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fourth-round pick seemed to be favoring his right foot, which is the same foot he had surgery on at the end of his collegiate career, Kainani Stevenson of the team's official site reports. Miller has been competing for a depth spot in the Jaguars' linebacker room ahead of the coming season. The severity of the Florida product's injury is currently unknown.
Apr 29, 2023
Staying in North Florida
The Jaguars selected Miller (foot) in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 121st overall.
ANALYSIS
Miller is a bit overaged at 24 as a rookie, and a Jones fracture prevented him from participating in pre-draft workouts. He missed the bulk of the 2021 season with a torn bicep as well. His best seasons came in 2020 and 2022 at Florida when he racked up 70-plus tackles and got into the backfield with regularity. The Jaguars are fairly deep at inside linebacker, so Miller won't be rushed onto the field before he's ready.
Apr 29, 2023
Staying in North Florida
The Jaguars selected Miller (foot) in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 121st overall.
ANALYSIS
Miller is a bit overaged at 24 as a rookie, and a Jones fracture prevented him from participating in pre-draft workouts. He missed the bulk of the 2021 season with a torn bicep as well. His best seasons came in 2020 and 2022 at Florida when he racked up 70-plus tackles and got into the backfield with regularity. The Jaguars are fairly deep at inside linebacker, so Miller won't be rushed onto the field before he's ready.
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