Alvin Kamara sidelined for the Saints due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to miss around a month of the season after suffering a sprained MCL during practice. The injury occurred on a Tuesday, impacting Kamara's availability for the start of the season. Kamara, who recently signed a restructured contract with the Saints, is the franchise's all-time leading rusher. With his absence, Travis Etienne is anticipated to take on a larger role in the team's backfield. The Saints will need to adjust their game plan as they prepare for the upcoming matches.
- •Alvin Kamara has a sprained MCL injury.
- •Kamara expected to miss about a month of the season.
- •Travis Etienne likely to get more carries in Kamara's absence.
- •Kamara signed a restructured contract in July.
- •Kamara is the Saints' all-time leading rusher.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Saints Alvin Kamara sidelined due to injury
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