Saints and Alvin Kamara finalize new contract for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara have agreed on a new contract for the upcoming 2026 season. This decision puts to rest offseason speculation about a potential trade or release of the star player. Kamara is expected to return fully healthy and motivated after expressing frustration over previous seasons. Alongside him in a strengthened running back room are Travis Etienne Jr., Kendre Miller, and Devin Neal, all recovering from injuries. Training camp approaches with an optimistic outlook for the team's backfield.
- •Kamara and the Saints finalize a new contract on July 15, 2026.
- •Speculation of a trade or release has been resolved.
- •The running back room includes Kamara, Etienne Jr., Miller, and Neal.
- •Kamara expressed being 'pissed off and hungry' for success.
- •Training camp is set to begin with key players healthy.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — The Curious Case of Alvin Kamara is over
"Saints and Alvin Kamara will remain together for upcoming season
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