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Alvin Kamara Re-signs with Saints on $10.5 M Deal

7/16/2026

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Kamara Re-signs

Alvin Kamara will stay with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season on a reworked contract.
The deal counts $10.5 million against the 2026-27 cap and pairs him with Travis Etienne Jr. behind quarterback Tyler Shough.
Terron Armstead announced the contract on his podcast and YouTube show, but terms were not disclosed.
He entered the final rookie year, averaged 3.6 yards per carry in 2025, and missed six games in 2025-26.

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Kamara Contract Revamp

The Saints restructured Alvin Kamara’s 2026 contract, converting $10.155 million to a signing bonus, cutting his cap charge by $8.1 million and raising 2027 dead-money.
General manager Mickey Loomis will use the freed cap space to evaluate Kamara’s role while Head coach Kellen Moore plans backfield combos with Travis Etienne Jr.
The team also signed free-agent left guard David Edwards and brought in Kendre Miller, Devin Neal and Audric Estime to vie for running-back spots.

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Kamara Stays

Agent Brad Cicala said Kamara wants to retire as a Saint, confirming his loyalty.
Kamara’s 12,829 career scrimmage yards and 90 touchdowns rank him sixth in Saints history.
Coach Kellen Moore said Kamara and Etienne will remain, allowing a flexible backfield.
Fantasy analysts predict Kamara’s draft position will rise as he shifts to a limited pass-catching role.
Terron Armstead reported Kamara feels “pissed off” about recent narrative shifts.

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Kamara Retained

New Orleans signed former Bills guard David Edwards to improve interior protection for quarterback Tyler Shough.
The team used the eighth pick on Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson to add passing depth.
New Orleans drafted Georgia tight end Oscar Delp and signed veteran Noah Fant to create a unit.
Management retained Alvin Kamara, saying his presence backs second-year quarterback Tyler Shough and that analysts expect him to assume a role.

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Kamara Re-signs

Alvin Kamara will stay with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season on a reworked contract.
The deal counts $10.5 million against the 2026-27 cap and pairs him with Travis Etienne Jr. behind quarterback Tyler Shough.
Terron Armstead announced the contract on his podcast and YouTube show, but terms were not disclosed.
He entered the final rookie year, averaged 3.6 yards per carry in 2025, and missed six games in 2025-26.

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