Alvin Kamara expected to miss weeks after knee injury during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During a joint practice on August 18, 2026, between the Cowboys and Saints, Alvin Kamara left with a knee injury. Reports indicate he avoided a major injury, specifically no torn ligaments. Nonetheless, Kamara is projected to be sidelined for a few weeks. The five-time Pro Bowler has been a key player for the Saints since being drafted in 2017 but is now in a backup role to Travis Etienne, who joined the team this offseason.
- •Kamara left practice on August 18 with a knee injury.
- •No major injuries detected; Kamara avoided torn ligaments.
- •Expected to miss several weeks of action.
- •Kamara serves as a backup to Travis Etienne.
- •He has over 12,198 yards from scrimmage in his career.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Alvin Kamara avoided major knee injury
"Tuesday's Rock 'Em Sock 'Em joint practice between the Cowboys and Saints included veteran running back Alvin Kamara leaving with an injury.
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