ALVIN KAMARA NEWS

Injury mailbag: Grounded Eagles, Alvin Kamara's back and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries offers takes on what's ailing Eagles Miles Sanders and Jalen Reagor, along with an Alvin Kamara prognosis.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alvin Kamara returns and other things that happened at Saints camp on Wednesday Gayle Benson returns to practice after COVID-19 diagnosis; teams announce $500,000 donation to Hurricane Laura victims.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mutual Attraction

As their impasse comes to an end, the Saints and Drew Brees need Alvin Kamara as much as he needs them, Martin Rogers writes.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Kamara returns to Saints practice amid contract negotiations

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has returned to practice after declining to take the field in recent days because of his apparent dissatisfaction with progress on a contract exten...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tended to minor back issue Kamara, who returned to practice Wednesday, recently had an injection to help calm some joint inflammation in his back, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport relays that the back issue is "not considered a big deal at all," a notion supported by Kamara's return to work Wednesday. Assuming his back doesn't flare up again, the main storyline regarding Kamara going forward will be the state of his contract negations. When asked about that matter Wednesday, coach Sean Payton noted that the Saints are actively negotiating with Kamara while remaining focused on him being part of the team's game plan Week 1 against the Buccaneers, according to Field Yates of ESPN.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Kamara returned to practice Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The running back -- who is looking for a new deal -- didn't participate in the team's last three practice sessions, but as expected, he was back at work Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com notes that following a "rift in the negotiations," the two sides "are not that far apart" on a long-term contract extension for Kamara. Though a trade still can't be entirely ruled out, things seemed to have settled down to the point that it appears probable that Kamara will be on the field for the Saints in their regular-season opener Sept. 13 versus the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alvin Kamara returns to Saints practice after positive talk with Sean Payton Good news has arrived for the New Orleans Saints, as Alvin Kamara is returning to practice on Wednesday. New Orleans Saints fans went into...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Should the Saints trade Alvin Kamara? Pros, cons of New Orleans paying or dealing Pro Bowl RB For the Saints, agreeing on a contract that pays Kamara $13 million to $14 million per season or trading him away both have their share of r...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alvin Kamara Should Have Called the Saints Bluff Alvin Kamara endured a testy Tuesday with the Saints and ultimately he and his camp appeared to retreat from whatever trench they were dug i...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Silver Minings: Is a pursuit of Alvin Kamara possible for Las Vegas? New Orleans Saints may trade dynamic running back, according to reports

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • SILVERANDBLACKPRIDE.COM

Making progress toward extension Kamara and the Saints are "not far apart" in contract negotiations, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kamara has quickly become the center of attention in the NFL, with his absence from practice initially attributed to an epidural injection in his back but later revealed to be unexcused. The Saints can fine him up to $200,000 for the absences, so he'll return to practice Wednesday while his agent continues negotiations for a contract extension. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network believes the gap between the two sides isn't all that large, noting that the recent fines can be canceled out by the new contract. Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports the Saints are open to a trade and would want a first-round pick in return, though Duncan also acknowledges that the team's preference is to work out a long-term deal with Kamara.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints and Alvin Kamara expected to resume talks as ‘cooler heads prevail’ Running back Alvin Kamara and the Saints intend to keep working on a deal, slowing trade rumors If you've got a bit of Alvin Kamara-related...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Will be fined for absence Kamara will be fined $200,000 for his unexcused absences through the last four days of practice, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.

Impact Kamara's absence was attributed to an epidural shot in his back by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, which seemed to put the blame on an injury, but the fact he's being fined confirms his days off were unexcused by the team. The 25-year-old is expected to rejoin teammates on the field Wednesday, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Kamara and the team will continue to discuss a new contract.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could Alvin Kamara end up with the Packers? Reports trickled that Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who is looking for a new contract, could be traded. It seems unlikely that the Saint...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Alvin Kamara Expected Back at Saints' Practice Wednesday New Orleans tailback Alvin Kamara is expected to take part in practice on Wednesday. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Kamara had been awa...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Plans to practice Wednesday Kamara is expected to return to practice Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kamara has not participated in practice since Friday due reasons that were initially called contract-related, but Pelissero now notes that his absence was due to an epidural shot in his back. In any case, if Kamara does rejoin teammates Wednesday it could indicate that he and the team have made some progress in talks. The star running back's decision to resume practicing follows a report by Josina Anderson of ESPN that the Saints would be open to trading Kamara if the two sides can't agree on a long-term deal.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints open to trading Alvin Kamara if they can't sign him to a long-term deal The Saints have a four-year, $50 million contract offer on the table for the three-time Pro Bowl running back, according to a source.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ideal landing spots and trade value for New Orleans Saints’ Alvin Kamara | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF It appears the Saints are taking Alvin Kamara’s holdout threat very seriously as they look for a potential trade partner for their star runn...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • PFF.COM

Alvin Kamara warned Saints fans, fantasy football owners about holdout weeks ago New Orleans fans and fantasy football owners maybe should have seen this coming.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alvin Kamara Rumors Have Twitter Hilariously Thinking About Patriots - NESN.com The New Orleans Saints reportedly are open to trading Alvin Kamara, and that's prompted Twitter to think about the fit in New England.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • NESN.COM

Saints’ Latavius Murray could enter RB1 status in fantasy football if Alvin Kamara is traded | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF With reports suggesting the New Orleans Saints are open to trading Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray should be targeted in all fantasy football...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • PFF.COM

Alvin Kamara Holdout Update: Saints RB's absence raises profile of handcuff Latavius Murray in fantasy rankings Alvin Kamara might be holding out, which has a huge impact on fantasy football drafts. Saints handcuff Latavius Murray could go from sleeper...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alvin Kamara trade rumors: Saints 'open to trading' their star running back Kamara reportedly has been missing Saints practices because of a contract dispute.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alvin Kamara Trade Rumors: Saints Open to Dealing RB Amid Contract Issues The New Orleans Saints are reportedly "open to trading" star running back Alvin Kamara , according to Josina Anderson . The rumor comes amid...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Potentially being shopped The Saints are open to trading Kamara, Josina Anderson reports.

Impact The news from Anderson is purely speculative at this point, but given Kamara's recent "contract-related" absences from Saints practice, it's certainly a situation to monitor closely. If Kamara was traded, Latavius Murray would likely vault into a starting role, with pass-catching specialist Ty Montgomery backing him up.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE