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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

Alvin Kamara expected to miss weeks after knee injury during practice
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Saints RB avoided 'major knee injury' but will miss time
  • 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Alvin Kamara avoided major knee injury
What they're saying
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Alvin Kamara avoided a serious knee injury after exiting Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys early, but he'll miss several weeks recovering.

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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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