New Orleans Saints 2026 Training Camp Position Battle to Watch
Summary
The New Orleans Saints will start their 2026 training camp on July 28 as they prepare for the NFL preseason beginning in early August. The main focus this summer is the competition for the running back position between Travis Etienne, Alvin Kamara, and younger players.Key Facts
- NFL teams have finished minicamps and will start training camps in late July.
- The Saints report to training camp on July 28.
- The first preseason game is on August 6 between the Panthers and Cardinals.
- The Saints ranked 28th in rushing yards last season, averaging 94.3 yards per game.
- Alvin Kamara led the team with 471 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, his lowest since 2017.
- Kamara will turn 31 next month and may no longer be the main running back.
- Travis Etienne joined the Saints, coming off a season with over 1,100 yards rushing and 7 touchdowns.
- Etienne’s $52 million contract suggests he will be the primary running back, with Kamara possibly moving to a backup role.
- Backup running backs Devin Neal, Audric Estime, and Kendre Miller could get bigger roles if Kamara is traded.
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