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Saints Stall on Kamara; Jaguars Offer 2027 Pick

5/26/2026

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Kamara Returns

The Saints have not resolved Alvin Kamara’s status; Kamara says he will return soon, while coach Kellen Moore has not commented.
Gary Davenport suggested the Jaguars could get a 2027 fifth-round pick for Kamara and called the offer insulting.
After losing Travis Etienne, the Jaguars rely on Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten, who have not logged 120 carries or averaged 3.7 yards per carry.

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Kamara Pinch-Runs

Alvin Kamara pinch-ran for the Savannah Bananas at Neyland Stadium, thrilling a crowd of over 101,000.
Alvin Kamara danced to “Walk It Out” and scored on a Danny Oberst home run.
Jessie Cole noted Alvin Kamara’s Tennessee Vols record of 1,977 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.
Saints GM Mickey Loomis said optional activities will guide Alvin Kamara’s roster decision, while New Orleans signed Travis Etienne to a $48 million deal.

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Kamara Skips OTAs

The Saints say OTAs are voluntary, allowing players to skip without penalty.
Running back Alvin Kamara, who intends to stay in New Orleans and often skips OTAs, sends no signal about his future.
General Manager Mickey Loomis hopes to settle Kamara’s contract during OTA week, noting that attendance alone will not decide it.
Kamara trains in veteran Terron Armstead’s off-season program “The Set,” keeping him with teammates like Travis Etienne.

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Kamara Returns

The Saints have not resolved Alvin Kamara’s status; Kamara says he will return soon, while coach Kellen Moore has not commented.
Gary Davenport suggested the Jaguars could get a 2027 fifth-round pick for Kamara and called the offer insulting.
After losing Travis Etienne, the Jaguars rely on Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten, who have not logged 120 carries or averaged 3.7 yards per carry.

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