Overview
- Kamara’s agent, Brad Cicala, told NFL Network that Kamara plans to play for the New Orleans Saints in 2026, a quote reported Wednesday by Mike Garafolo.
- Kamara unexpectedly showed up for voluntary OTAs this week, and coach Kellen Moore called his presence a pleasant surprise since Kamara normally trains off-site.
- The Saints signed Travis Etienne earlier in the offseason, which raised questions about how the backfield would be divided and whether Kamara would remain the team’s featured back.
- Reporting says the Saints recently tweaked Kamara’s contract so cutting him now would save under $400,000 against the 2026 cap and a trade would only help if another team assumed about $3 million in guaranteed salary.
- Given the player’s stated intent, on-field attendance, and the limited immediate cap relief, the team now appears most likely to keep Kamara while exploring a restructuring, a reduced complementary role with Etienne, or a measured front-office move later this summer.