Alvin Kamara Contract Details and Trade Impact

Not too long ago, folks were buzzing about where Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints’ running back, might end up if he got traded. Imagine losing five games in a row after winning the first two; it makes everyone start guessing about what could happen to star players. But guess what? Alvin Kamara himself stepped in to clear things up.

The rumors? Total nonsense, according to Kamara. He called them “a lie” while heading out to support his Tennessee Volunteers.

Interestingly, these trade talks may have actually worked in Kamara’s favor. The Saints’ management got jittery enough to offer him a shiny new contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Mark Garafolo, Kamara and the team agreed on a two-year, $24.5 million deal, keeping him with the Saints through the 2026-27 season.

In terms of career milestones, Kamara is closing in on a big one. He’s just 234 yards away from surpassing Mark Ingram II as the top rusher in Saints history. Who knows? He might even hit that mark this weekend.

There’s chatter that this new contract sets Kamara up to “retire a Saint.” But let’s be real—at 29, it’s hard to imagine him calling it quits after just two more seasons.

Kamara hasn’t had the flashiest start this year, ranking 13th in the league with 438 rushing yards. Still, he’s crucial to New Orleans’ offense. Without him, their record stands at 6-8 all-time.

With Derek Carr sidelined due to an oblique injury, rookie QB Spencer Rattler will need all the support he can get from Kamara and the running game. The Saints earn a B+ for securing Kamara while keeping future options open for drafting or signing new talent.

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