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Reports: Saints RB Alvin Kamara sidelined but avoids serious knee injury

By Thomson Reuters Aug 18, 2026 | 11:59 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara left Tuesday’s joint practice with the Dallas ​Cowboys with a knee ‌injury, according to multiple media reports.

He avoided serious injury but is still expected to be sidelined for a ‌few ​weeks, NewOrleans.football additionally ⁠reported.

Kamara, 31, has ⁠spent his entire career with the Saints since they drafted him in the third round in ​2017, agreeing to a restructured contract to remain with ⁠New Orleans this ⁠offseason.

He’s the Saints’ all-time ​leader in rushing yards (7,250) and rushing ​touchdowns (61).

Kamara made the Pro Bowl in ‌each of his first five seasons but hasn’t made one since 2021. He played a ⁠career-low 11 games and ran for a career-low 471 yards and one touchdown ⁠last ‌season due to knee ⁠and ankle injuries.

With former ​Jaguars ‌running back Travis Etienne ​Jr. signing ⁠a four-year, $52 million contract with New Orleans in free agency, Kamara is expected to step into a backup role this season.

–Field ​Level Media