Alvin Kamara talks Saints signing Travis Etienne Jr., hopes for 2026
The New Orleans Saints made a big splash by signing RB Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Alvin Kamara seems to be looking forward to the pairing.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara knows better than anyone that success in an NFL backfield doesn't always mean taking on the entire workload. He shared the backfield with Mark Ingram in New Orleans at the start of his career, forming one of the most dominant tandems in recent history. "I think me and Mark set the bar very high," Kamara said during a Monday evening appearance on The Set YouTube show , hosted by his former teammate Terron Armstead.
"That's what efficiency looks like on a very high level. " Now, if he wants to remain on the roster, Kamara will need to re-learn how he worked with Ingram early on in his career. New Orleans made a big splash on the first day of free agency, signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr.
to a lucrative four-year contract worth $48 million. The signing is a clear message to Kamara and the rest of the team that the Saints' legend may have his days numbered. Speculation regarding Kamara's future has swirled for months, and the arrival of a premier back like Etienne has only amplified the noise.
However, Kamara is dismissing any rumors of internal conflict with Etienne or the organization. "I think a lot of people are thinking this is like beef or something when moves like this happen," Kamara said. "And it’s like, 'Man, I couldn’t be happier.