The writing is on the wall for Alvin Kamara with the New Orleans Saints. This has been going on since March, when the team signed 27-year-old running back Travis Etienne to a four-year, $48 million contract. Kamara, who turns 31 in July, played in just 11 games last season, marking the first time he recorded fewer than 1,000 all-purpose yards in his seven-year career.
If the Saints decide to remove Kamara from the roster they could save a little over $13.9M (but incur a $24.3M dead cap charge). If they wait until after June 1, the Saints save a little more than $300,000, but they only have to face a $10 million dead cap fee. There’s always the possibility that a team is willing to trade for the remainder of Kamara’s contract, which has a cap hit of $10.4 million, a rate that could potentially be a bit high for a team already paying Etienne that much.
On Monday, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged that the team is still “trying to see how Kamara fits into our roster.” This is a strong message to opposing teams, showing that the five-time Pro Bowl running back, who is quite adept at catching passes out of the backfield, is available via trade. Let’s take a look at which teams could make sense for Kamara.
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jacksonville jaguars
Strange as it may be, Kamara is essentially heading to Jacksonville to replace the man who replaced him in New Orleans. Still, it may also be a perfect fit. The Jaguars’ presumptive starter, running back Bhayashul Tuten, caught only 10 passes last season. There’s no guarantee he’s ready for a full workload, but having a nine-year veteran like Kamara in the backfield could do wonders for Liam Coen’s side.
green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs is Green Bay’s biggest player, but the Packers also often relied on Emmanuel Wilson for a career-high 140 points last season. But Wilson is gone now, and if there’s one area in which Jacobs can improve, it’s as a pass-catcher, which is an area in which Kamara excels. He could be the perfect spellback for Matt LaFleur’s system.
Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Henry is one of the best running backs in the NFL. He is a devastating ball forward who always looks to drop forward, and is an excellent option near the goal line. But when it comes to speed and agility, or even moving the chains as a pass-catcher, there’s room for another playmaker in Baltimore’s backfield. This is an area where Kamara can fit perfectly.
dallas cowboys
Always pursuing big-name playmakers, the Cowboys could be an ideal fit for Kamara as a backup to Javonte Williams. Additionally, there is a possibility that Kamara is coming into the 2026 season with a huge challenge on his shoulders after a poor season last year. If so, the Cowboys could be getting an inspired star, just like they benefited from George Pickens last season.
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