After Christen Miller was a healthy scratch last week, Monday’s trade of Davon Godchaux seemed to create a new opportunity for the New Orleans Saints rookie defensive lineman.

But the second rounder may have to continue to wait to see the field after all.

Miller did not practice Thursday after suffering a knee injury in Wednesday’s practice. The unfortunate timing of the injury is yet another blow to the 22-year-old.

Since the Saints drafted him with the 42nd overall pick, Miller has dealt with no shortage of issues. He was limited by a hamstring injury throughout the spring, was diagnosed with toe and shoulder injuries in training camp and has since popped up on the injury report in the regular season with a toe, an illness, and now a knee injury.

In total, Miller has played just four games this season. When active, the Saints have kept his role limited: Miller’s snap percentage in those four outings has been 32.2%, having him rotate in behind the starters. In last weekend’s win over the Cleveland Browns, Miller was inactive despite being not being listed with any injury.

Miller’s status for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers has yet to be determined. But if he does not return to practice Friday, that will likely indicate he won’t be able to play.

Elsewhere, the Saints saw running back C.J. Donaldson (shoulder) and center Erik McCoy (biceps) again miss practice. Running back Alvin Kamara (back/rest) returned after getting a planned day off.

The Saints also had two new additions to Thursday’s injury report: tackle Taliese Fuaga (knee) and cornerback Quincy Riley (knee) were limited.

Tackle Kelvin Banks (ankle), guard David Edwards (knee), wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring), running back Travis Etienne (hamstring) and cornerback Martin Emerson (shin) were also limited for a second straight day. Tight end Noah Fant (back) was upgraded to full.