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, where he saw no action. He was released by the Packers before the 1981 season. Miller then briefly resurfaced with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League in 1983. Miller had put together a solid college career with Bowling Green State University (1974–1977), resulting in the Browns making him a third round selection in the

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. During his brief career his role was that of a

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quarterback, consequently making his playing time limited. He attempted 47 passes, completed 15 for only 243 yards, seeing the most action in the 1978 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals after replacing an injured

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1956 births Living people Players of American football from Canton, Ohio American football quarterbacks Bowling Green Falcons football players Cleveland Browns players Green Bay Packers players Michigan Panthers players {{quarterback-1950s-stub