Deion Sanders Provides Injury Updates on Key Colorado Buffaloes Players
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders offered an important injury update on two key offensive players ahead of Week 2’s game against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens. Wide receiver Omarion Miller, who tweaked his hamstring, and running back Dallan Hayden, who missed the season opener, were both subjects of concern.
BOULDER — On Tuesday, Coach Sanders addressed the status of Miller and Hayden, providing clarity on their availability for the upcoming game.
Miller has been sidelined since injuring his hamstring during the team’s game against Georgia Tech last Friday, and he has not participated in practice since the injury. However, running back Dallan Hayden returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Week 1 due to a hand injury.
“He’s still out, hasn’t done anything since the game,” Sanders explained. “But you’ve got to understand, he’s a phenomenal receiver. We’ve got other great receivers on the roster; we just need to give them the opportunities to showcase their talent.”
Coach Prime’s Update on Dallan Hayden 
While Hayden is back on the field after his injury from fall camp, Coach Sanders indicated that the team may take a cautious approach with his return to the backfield.
“He practiced a little today,” Sanders said. “He’s got some more work to do, but he’ll be fine. We’re not hurting in either of those rooms.”
Hayden dealt with a high ankle sprain last season after transferring from Ohio State, causing him to miss two games. He finished the season as Colorado’s second-leading rusher with 196 yards and one touchdown on 64 carries.
While he’s expected to be a key contributor in the Buffaloes’ running back group this fall, his season debut will need to wait. In his absence, Colorado received solid production from Micah Welch, DeKalon Taylor, and Simeon Price in the win over Georgia Tech, so Hayden’s return will likely be part of a running-back-by-committee approach.
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