Latest trade proposal has Saints shipping Alvin Kamara to AFC South
The New Orleans Saints made a big addition to the running back room this offseason, so the writing could be on the wall for Alvin Kamara.
Latest trade proposal has Saints shipping Alvin Kamara to AFC South originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Alvin Kamara has been a staple of the New Orleans Saints since being drafted back in 2017.
The dynamic running back was one of the best in the league at his position for a while, making the Pro Bowl five consecutive years to open his career. However, Kamara has dealt with multiple injuries over the last few years and his production has started to dip slightly. As a result, the Saints added Travis Etienne Jr.
in free agency this offseason. It seems like Etienne will be the lead back now, while Kamara is utilized on passing downs. However, it's also possible the Saints could see what Kamara is worth on the trade market as well.
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently identified some realistic trade ideas ahead of the 2026 season. One of Davenport's proposals was Kamara to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Regarding this potential deal, Davenport offered the following: At 30 years old and coming off an injury-marred season, Kamara isn't the player he once was.