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New Orleans Saints face decision on Alvin Kamara amid trade talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

New Orleans Saints face decision on Alvin Kamara amid trade talks

Summary

The New Orleans Saints have not yet traded or released running back Alvin Kamara despite expectations he would be moved. Saints insiders project Kamara as the backup behind recently signed Travis Etienne Jr., indicating he is not in the team's long-term plans. The Saints have a window to save over $3 million in cap space with a trade now that June 1 has passed, but speculation about potential compensation may be delaying any move. Several teams, including the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers, could benefit from acquiring Kamara.

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•Saints have shown little urgency in moving Kamara.
•Kamara projected as backup, indicating he’s not in the team’s plans.
•Trade could save Saints over $3 million in cap space.
•Potential suitors include the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers.
•Saints need to resolve Kamara's status to clarify roster decisions.

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints need to do right by Alvin Kamara, trade or release him

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One of the NFL’s most puzzling offseason moves, or lack thereof, involves the New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara. The expectation has been that he will eventually be traded, yet the Saints have shown little urgency in making a move.…
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