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Burkhead is facing increased backfield competition after the Patriots signed Lamar Miller (knee) on Monday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Burkhead could be in line for a solid opportunity on one hand, with Sony Michel (foot) uncertain for Week 1 and Brandon Bolden having opted out of the season. On the other hand, the Patriots saw fit to add a veteran in Miller, whose dual-threat skill set mirrors Burkhead's. In addition to Burkhead and Miller, second-year back Damien Harris also lingers on the roster, while passing-down specialist James White could also factor more prominently into the running game if Michel misses time. In the event Michel gains full clearance for the start of the season, the distribution of snaps and touches in the New England backfield would become even more difficult to predict.
