Saints bring back Alvin Kamara for tenth season under new contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Alvin Kamara will continue with the New Orleans Saints after signing a reworked contract worth $6 million, with incentives possibly raising his earnings to $8.5 million for the 2026 season. Though Kamara’s performance has declined in recent years, the Saints believe he can complement new signing Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield. Kamara expressed his desire to remain with the team amid trade speculation, which included discussions with GM Mickey Loomis. Following injuries that led to a challenging last season, Kamara's return aims to bolster a run game that struggled significantly, ranking 28th in the league.
- •Kamara signs a new deal for 2026 with Saints.
- •His performance has dipped but he remains valuable.
- •Saints hope to improve their run game rankings.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. signed as a complementary back.
- •Kamara's experience is seen as vital for Tyler Shough.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why bringing Alvin Kamara back made sense for the Saints
"Alvin Kamara isn't the running back he was five years ago, but he can still help the Saints.
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