Saints Star RB to Be Sidelined for Start of Season
Summary
Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints’ top running back, will miss the start of the 2026 NFL season due to a sprained MCL injury. The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason to help fill the gap while Kamara recovers.Key Facts
- Alvin Kamara is expected to be out for at least a month because of a sprained MCL (a knee injury).
- Kamara has been the lead running back for the Saints for several years.
- He restructured his contract earlier this year to remain with the Saints.
- The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars to a four-year, $52 million deal.
- Kamara started his NFL career in 2017 and has rushed for 7,250 yards and 61 touchdowns.
- He also has 606 catches for 4,948 yards and 25 touchdowns, showing his skill as both a runner and receiver.
- Last season, Kamara had 471 rushing yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games before another MCL injury in Week 12.
- Kamara played college football at Alabama, Hutchinson Community College, and Tennessee before joining the NFL.
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