The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10, and guess who’s suddenly got “multiple teams musing” about his availability? None other than Alvin Kamara, the longtime New Orleans Saints running back. That’s the word from Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, and honestly, it’s wild given how Kamara has always felt about playing anywhere else. Remember last season? He literally said, “If [general manager] Mickey [Loomis] comes down and says [they’re trading me], I’m going to go drink a piña colada somewhere.” He was dead serious about not wanting to leave, but now, a trade might actually be on the table.
From Offseason Smoke to Deadline Fire
It’s not like this came outta nowhere. There was a ton of “smoke” around the Saints moving on from Kamara just this past offseason, especially after they went out and signed running back Travis Etienne in free agency. But then, plot twist! Kamara and the Saints renegotiated his deal, turning it into a one-year, $6 million pact for 2026. Everyone thought, “Okay, cool, he’s staying.” But fast forward to now, and with Etienne being limited to just three games this season thanks to a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve, the Saints’ backfield is looking… different. The 31-year-old Kamara has been splitting carries with Kendre Miller, but the trade talk is heating up again, probably because of the mess that is the Saints’ run game.
Is This The End of Kamara’s Saints Era?
Let’s be real, the Saints’ rushing attack has been virtually non-existent this season. They’re ranked 27th in the entire NFL, averaging a measly 86 rushing yards per game. Kamara is third on the team with just 125 rushing yards, though he is tied for the team lead with two rushing touchdowns. He’s also been their most effective pass-catching back, leading all Saints running backs with 22 receptions for 133 yards and one score through the air. But his average per carry is down to 3.0 yards this season, compared to 3.6 last year. Look, it’s clear Kamara is in the twilight of his career. He’s not the same guy who was a five-time Pro Bowler, who rushed for 7,375 yards and 63 touchdowns, or caught 628 passes for 5,081 yards and 26 touchdowns over his 10 NFL seasons. This is a guy who had at least 1,100 yards from scrimmage in each of his first eight seasons, even leading the league with 21 touchdowns in 2020! But now, with Etienne set to return at some point, Kamara could become expendable.
The Clock Is Ticking for the Saints’ Season
Here’s where it gets wild: The Saints are sitting at a 2-5 record. Not great, Bob. But because the NFC South is so weak, they’re actually just one game out of first place. Seriously! So, do they keep a veteran playmaker who could still help a “contending team” as a pass-catcher, even if his run game production is down? Or do they try to get something for him before the Nov. 10 deadline? The source says, given the weak division and Kamara’s past unwillingness to go anywhere, keeping him “may be the most likely scenario.” But with those rumors flying, and teams actually “musing,” you gotta wonder. Will Kamara be packing his bags for a piña colada by November 11th, or will he stay put to fight for a division title in the weakest division in football? The countdown to the deadline is ON!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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