Alvin Kamara takes pay cut to remain with Saints, seeks motivation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to a reported $5.5 million pay cut to continue his tenure with the New Orleans Saints. Heading into his 10th NFL season, Kamara acknowledges his motivation despite not feeling a 'chip on his shoulder.' He played 11 games in 2025, recording a career-low 471 rushing yards and one touchdown, leading to the Saints signing Travis Etienne. Saints coach Kellen Moore expressed confidence in Kamara’s preparation and readiness for the upcoming season.
- •Kamara took a $5.5 million pay cut to stay with the Saints.
- •He enters his 10th NFL season at age 31.
- •Kamara had a career-low 471 rushing yards in 2025.
- •Saints signed Travis Etienne earlier this offseason.
- •Coach Kellen Moore believes in Kamara's training and readiness.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Alvin Kamara doesn't have a chip on his shoulder, but he is motivated
"Running back Alvin Kamara agreed to a reported $5.5 million pay cut to stay in New Orleans, because "this is where I wanted to be."
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