Alvin Kamara left the final New Orleans Saints minicamp practice early on Thursday. According to reports including NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it is related to his contract:
Just spoke to Alvin Kamara's agent Brad Cicala, who confirms Kamara's departure is contract-related. https://t.co/1Ls47eU0do
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 13, 2024
Kamara’s currently under contract through the 2025 season. According to Saints Wire, the 28-year-old is looking to accelerate contract discussions that are already looming anyway:
Kamara has the highest salary cap hit on the team right now ($18.5 million), most of it coming from his $10.2 million base salary. While he’s technically under contract for 2025, his cap hit skyrockets to $29 million, most of it coming from an unguaranteed $22.4 million base salary. The Saints would extend or release him before paying that, so he’s attempting to force their hand and accelerate the timeline — with the goal being a new deal.
