New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara will miss the beginning of the brand new NFL season after struggling an MCL damage.
In keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kamara suffered a sprained MCL in a latest observe because the Saints put together to attempt to take a step ahead following an encouraging finish to a 2025 season wherein they completed 6-11 in Kellen Moore’s first 12 months as head coach.
That damage is about to sideline him for round a month, that means Kamara is not going to be obtainable when the Saints kick off their 2026 season at the Detroit Lions on September 13.
It’s one other setback for the Saints, who shall be with out rookie first-round extensive receiver Jordyn Tyson for 2 months on account of a hamstring damage.
Kamara’s absence probably means Travis Etienne, an unrestricted free agent signing this offseason, will tackle a larger share of the workload whereas the veteran is on the sidelines. Whereas the total 53-man roster is not going to be finalised till the tip of the month, Kamara’s damage might additionally imply that Devin Neal and Kendre Miller obtain some carries within the early weeks of the season.
A free agent subsequent offseason, the 31-year-old Kamara has racked up 12,198 scrimmage yards and scored 87 touchdowns in a profession that has seen him named to the Professional Bowl 5 instances.
