Bengals unlikely to pursue Alvin Kamara trade this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals, focused on a win-now approach, may not pursue a trade for Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints. While the idea has circulated, concerns about Kamara’s age and ongoing injuries complicate the scenario. His $10.4 million cap hit for 2026 adds to the Bengals' existing backfield depth, featuring Chase Brown and Samaje Perine. The franchise aims for strategic moves that align with their current roster strengths.
- •Bengals are focused on win-now but cautious about trade risks.
- •Kamara turns 31 this summer; injuries limit his value.
- •Kamara has a $10.4 million cap hit for 2026.
- •Chase Brown and Samaje Perine are key components of Bengals' backfield.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals forcing an Alvin Kamara trade wouldn’t make sense
"The Bengals are all-in. But there's a limit to the big moves they can make.
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