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Alvin Kamara Welcomes Etienne and Signals He Plans to Stay With Saints

A post–June 1 cap window keeps a trade or release in play.

Overview

  • Kamara, who joined Terron Armstead’s The Set on Monday, said he “couldn’t be happier” about Travis Etienne and that he is excited to play together in New Orleans.
  • The Saints signed Etienne to a four-year, $52 million deal after Kamara’s injury-limited 2025 season in which he played 11 games and logged a career-low 657 scrimmage yards.
  • Contract changes give New Orleans post–June 1 flexibility, with a release carrying about $10 million in dead money and only minimal 2026 cap savings.
  • No roster move has been announced, and trade chatter continues, with ESPN’s Mike Clay floating the Chiefs and other teams as possible suitors.
  • Former Saint Tyrann Mathieu alleged on his podcast that some team leaders resent Kamara over Dennis Allen’s firing, a claim that could shape internal decision-making.