Alvin Kamara Dropped Five Words, And The Saints Still Have No Answer For His $11.5 Million Season

Okay, so listen up, because this NFL drama is heating up faster than a summer day in the Emerald City. We're barely a month out from training camp kicking off on July 29, and the New Orleans Saints are in an absolute mess over Alvin Kamara. This veteran running back is set to pull in $11.5 million this season, with a brutal $10.4 million cap hit, and yet, the team still hasn't made a decision about his future. Talk about an awkward situation!

The Saints Are On The Clock With Kamara

Coach Kellen Moore said over a month ago that they were "getting close" to a decision. "Getting close" clearly isn't "getting it done." Kamara's a legend down there, one of their most popular players ever, but let's be real, his numbers last season dropped big time, finishing with only 471 rushing yards. That's a huge red flag, no matter how much history you have with a guy. NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan didn't mince words, basically saying the Saints need to move on. Why? Well, they just added Travis Etienne, and Duncan thinks they should hand the starting job to him. Plus, they've got younger backs like Devin Neal, Kendre Miller, and Audric Estime who could get more snaps. Kamara signed a two-year, $24.5 million extension two years ago, but Duncan's take is pretty stark: "It might not be the ending either side envisioned two years ago... But there are certainly worse ways f

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or a relationship to end." Ouch.

Is This A Publicity Stunt Or A Meltdown?

It gets even juicier. Saints linebacker Demario Davis even weighed in earlier this year, saying, "the good times only roll for so long, and sometimes it’s best to move on." That's not exactly a vote of confidence, is it? Then there's the chatter about Kamara's surprise appearance at organized team activities. Duncan reported that some within the organization saw that as nothing more than a publicity stunt. Can you believe that? And just when you thought the drama couldn't get any spicier, Kamara himself took to X, formerly Twitter, less than a day after Duncan's report dropped. His message? A pointed, "All that salt only killin a snail…" He didn't name names, but the timing? Come on, you know what he was doing. It screamed frustration right back at the team and the reports.

What Happens Before July 29?

This is a seriously tough spot for the Saints. Kamara has been with them since they drafted him in 2017, putting up massive career totals: 7,250 rushing yards, 4,948 receiving yards, and 86 touchdowns. He's been one of their most productive players, no doubt. But with training camp starting July 29, New Orleans has to make a call. Do they stick with a franchise legend whose numbers are dipping and whose salary cap hit is high? Or do they pivot to a younger backfield and officially move on? The clock is ticking, and every NFL fan is watching to see how this one plays out.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.