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Alvin Kamara Reports to Saints OTAs as Team Weighs Cap and Roster Fit

His unexpected return matters because contract accounting and the Travis Etienne signing limit the Saints’ immediate options.

Overview

  • Kamara showed up to voluntary organized team activities and took part in individual drills and a second-team walkthrough while spending most of the session on the sideline.
  • His agent told NFL Network that Kamara plans to play for New Orleans in 2026, and Kamara said he has "no beef or bad blood" with the club.
  • The franchise still views his status as unresolved because a recent contract tweak and his roughly $10.4–$10.5 million 2026 cap hit produce only modest immediate savings from a cut or trade.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore said Kamara "can fit in really well from an offensive standpoint," even after the Saints signed Travis Etienne to a four-year deal that created overlapping starter-level pay at running back.
  • A clearer decision could come at the next calendar milestones, with the team likely to consider a restructure, trade, release, or a complementary multi‑back role before mandatory minicamp and training camp.