Alvin Kamara 'couldn't be happier' about Saints' Travis Etienne Jr. signing
The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a lucrative contract in free agency. His running mate, Alvin Kamara, 'couldn't be happier' about the deal.
The New Orleans Saints brought in a new top running back to the fold when they signed former Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million contract in free agency. The team's incumbent backfield leader – Alvin Kamara – made it clear he is in full support of New Orleans' decision to add to its backfield.
Kamara was asked about teaming up with Etienne in a May 4 appearance on Terron Armstead's "The Set" podcast . Kamara told his former teammate he was "excited" about partnering with Etienne for the 2026 season. "I've watched him in Jacksonville these past couple years," Kamara said of Etienne.
"He's explosive. He hits home runs. He did it in college.
Strong dude, seems smart. I'm excited to see what we can do together. " NFL SCHEDULE: Home and away matchups for all 32 teams Kamara has largely operated as the Saints' starter since the team selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.