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Alvin Kamara will miss weeks with knee injury suffered in practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:10 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Alvin Kamara will miss weeks with knee injury suffered in practice

Summary

Alvin Kamara will be sidelined for several weeks due to a knee injury sustained during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys. Reports indicate that the running back avoided a significant tear but will not participate in the remainder of preseason. The Saints, looking to rebound from Kamara's underwhelming 2025 season, will rely more on newcomer Travis Etienne to fill the gap in the backfield. Kamara’s ability to return early in the regular season remains uncertain, requiring the team to adapt their strategy without their star player.

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Status Watch

•Kamara injured his knee in a joint practice on August 18.
•He is expected to miss a few weeks, sidelining him for preseason.
•Travis Etienne is likely to take over first-team reps in Kamara's absence.
•Kamara's performance in 2025 included career lows in rushing and receiving.
•His recovery timeline may impact his availability for the regular season.

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5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Saints news: Alvin Kamara will miss time after suffering knee injury

What they're saying

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Alvin Kamara will be out for a few weeks due to a knee injury suffered during training, the Saints player was lucky not to tear anything.
— Yahoo Sports

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