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Alvin Kamara Draws Huge Knoxville Crowd While Saints Weigh His Roster Future

The team’s decision will turn on Kamara’s roughly $10.5 million 2026 cap charge and a June 1 dead‑money deadline.

Overview

  • Kamara appeared at the Savannah Bananas game on Saturday and energized an estimated 101,000 fans at Neyland Stadium with a pinch‑running cameo and on‑field antics.
  • Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the club is evaluating how Kamara fits the roster and expects to reach a decision within about a week or two.
  • Kamara enters 2026 with a roughly $10.4–$10.5 million cap hit, which makes him a candidate for release, trade, or contract restructuring before post–June 1 dead‑money rules change.
  • His leverage has diminished after a 2025 season that ended with an MCL sprain and career lows in rushing and receiving, when he missed the final six games.
  • New Orleans has added depth by signing Travis Etienne and will begin OTAs on May 27, creating a narrow window for the Saints to finalize their backfield plan.