NFL CAREER – A sure-handed target who has consistently moved the chains with timely receptions for the Saints, Miller has been a solid addition and had a career resurgence since arriving in New Orleans in 2006. Last season he played in all 16 games for the first time since 2004 and started seven contests. The ninth-year veteran caught 27 passes for 328 yards and a pair of touchdowns – Miller’s highest totals since 2003. In 28 games with the Saints with two playoff contests, he has six catches of 20 yards or more to lead all tight ends, including a 57-yard grab last season. An able blocker who adds experience to the offensive front, Miller went to training camp with the Saints in 2006 and played in 10 games during the club’s playoff run, making key contributions during the postseason. From 2002-2004, he played for the Houston Texans, where he posted 108 receptions, including a career-high 51 in 2002. The former USC standout has played in 99 NFL games (32 starts) and has notched 155 grabs for 1,669 yards and nine touchdowns.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed by Saints to one-year contract, 2/28/07; Signed by Saints, 10/14/06; Released by Saints, 9/1/06; Signed by the Saints, 6/2/06; Waived by Cleveland Browns, 11/1/05; Signed by Cleveland, 9/4/05; Released by Houston Texans, 8/29/05; Signed by Houston, 2/8/02; Released by Denver Broncos, 9/2/01; Signed to active roster by Denver, 10/19/99; Signed to practice squad by Denver, 9/6/99; Waived by Denver, 9/5/99; Signed by Denver, 7/20/99; Selected by Denver in seventh round (218th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

2007 – Played in all 16 games with seven starts, the first time he has appeared in every contest since 2004 and his most starts since opening nine that season…Had 27 catches for 328 yards (12.1 avg.) with two TDs and long of 57…Recorded first two catches of the season for 26 yards, both for first downs, at Seattle, Oct. 14…Caught three passes for 75 yards, including a career-long 57-yard catch-and-run to set up a first-quarter TD in win over Jacksonville, Nov. 4…Scored first touchdown of Saints career with one-yard TD grab vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11…At Carolina, Nov. 25, had a season-high four catches for 32 yards, with a one-yard TD…Hauled in a 36-yard pass at Atlanta, Dec. 10…Posted three catches for 39 yards vs. Arizona, Dec. 16…Notched three more grabs for 38 yards vs. Eagles, Dec. 23…In finale at Chicago had three catches for 26 yards. 2006 – Played in 10 games after signing with the Saints Oct. 24, starting the final three contests…Ranked second among tight ends with 14 catches for 129 yards…Hauled in a two-point conversion, vs. Baltimore, Oct. 29…Biggest game came in NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Philadelphia, 1/13/07, with four catches for a team-high 64 yards. Had grabs of 29, 15 and 13 yards…Led tight ends with four catches for 31 yards in NFC Championship at Chicago. 2005 – Appeared in three games for Cleveland, starting one. 2004 – Played in all 16 games for Houston with eight starts, recording 17 catches for 178 yards with a TD. 2003 – Appeared in all 16 games for Texans, starting six…Totaled 355 yards on 40 receptions (8.9 avg.) with three TDs…Snagged four passes for 58 yards vs. Carolina, Nov. 2, including a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for the win. 2002 – Played in all 16 games for first time in career, starting seven for the Texans…Had 51 receptions for 613 yards (12.0 avg.) and three TDs – all career-highs…Claimed a piece of history in season-opening win vs. Dallas, Sept. 8. Hauled in a 19-yard TD pass 74 seconds into the game for team’s first-ever points…First career start came at Cleveland, Oct. 20, catching six passes for 78 yards…In win at Pittsburgh, Dec. 8, team had only three completions, all by Miller for 33 yards. 2001 – Released by Broncos on Sept. 2. 2000 – Played in 12 games for Denver, declared inactive for four. 1999 – Spent six weeks on Denver’s practice squad before signed to active roster, Oct. 19…Saw action in 10 games, catching five passes for 59 yards (11.8 avg.)…Second on team with 14 special teams tackles…Returned four kickoffs for 79 yards (19.8 avg.).

COLLEGE – Four-year letterman at USC at wide receiver, where he graduated ranked fourth on Trojans’ career receptions list with 125…His 1,572 receiving yards ranked ninth in school history upon his departure…Had 46 catches for 623 yards (12.7 avg.) as a senior, with three TDs…Caught 56 passes for 649 yards (11.6 avg.) and two TDs as a junior…Earned degree in sociology.

PERSONAL – Married to Rachel with two sons, Caine and Jedan… Travelled to Afghanistan with QB Drew Brees in the offseason as part of USO mission to visit with troops …Prep All-America selection at Westlake Village (Calif.) HS…Posted 187 receptions for 3,017 yards and 34 TDs in prep career…Also a three-year starter on Westlake’s basketball team…Born Billy RoShawn Miller, April 24, 1977, in Los Angeles, Calif.