Alvin Kamara expected to miss at least a month with knee injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is set to miss at least a month due to an MCL sprain suffered during practice against the Dallas Cowboys. Initially reported as a non-significant injury, the diagnosis has since worsened. Kamara was having a strong training camp, and his absence adds to the Saints' injury concerns, which include wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. With Kamara sidelined, Travis Etienne will assume the lead role, while Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, or Audric Estime are expected to compete for the backup position. The Saints may also seek additional options at running back.
- •Kamara suffers an MCL sprain during practice.
- •He is expected to be sidelined for at least one month.
- •Travis Etienne becomes the primary running back.
- •Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, and Audric Estime compete for backup.
- •Saints may consider external options at running back.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Alvin Kamara reportedly out at least 1 month because of sprained MCL, latest Saints playmaker sidelined
- 2:29 PMCBS NFL — Alvin Kamara injury: Saints star expected to miss at least a month with MCL sprain, per report
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Saints RB Alvin Kamara set to miss at least the next month due to injury
"Kamara, who suffered the injury in a joint practice with the Cowboys, is set to miss Week 1 for just the second time in his career
"New Orleans brought back Kamara this offseason for what is his 10th year in the NFL.
"The star RB is set to miss at least a month with an MCL sprain.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:17 PMAlvin Kamara reportedly out at least 1 month because of sprained MCL, latest Saints playmaker sidelined
New Orleans brought back Kamara this offseason for what is his 10th year in the NFL.
- CBS NFLAug 19, 2026, 2:29 PMAlvin Kamara injury: Saints star expected to miss at least a month with MCL sprain, per report
Kamara, who suffered the injury in a joint practice with the Cowboys, is set to miss Week 1 for just the second time in his career
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:01 PMSaints RB Alvin Kamara set to miss at least the next month due to injury
The star RB is set to miss at least a month with an MCL sprain.
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