— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 24, 2024
It’s been a big week for Alvin Kamara. The New Orleans Saints running back signed a two-year contract extension tying him to the team through 2026, giving him the opportunity to finish his career with the team that drafted him. And for Kamara, it was great to see the loyalty he’s expressed be reciprocated.
“This city has been loyal to me. This organization has been loyal to me. I don’t feel like I would get this same feeling I get putting on the fleur-de-lis anywhere else,” Kamara told reporters this week.
Kamara did everything he could to emphasize his loyalty to the team by working hard every day at training camp (and not holding out), being a good leader and positive locker room influence, and even playing through injury. And his efforts were recognized. Saints head coach Dennis Allen praised Kamara’s approach throughout the process.
“I think he handled it the right way,” Allen said. “He has been very productive for us and this year, he has been outstanding for us. He’s come in every day and gone to work, done the things we’ve asked him to do, so when you do those things you get rewarded.”
Now the five-time Pro Bowler gets to finish his career in black and gold. Kamara turned 29 in July and he has the rest of 2024, all of 2025 and a penultimate 2026 season to continue building his legacy. Will he keep going after that? We’ll see. But for now, this is a win for him. No wonder he was all smiles when signing his contract.
A great day for AK ⚜️
Congrats @A_kamara6 👏 pic.twitter.com/xfN5m9EvaJ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 24, 2024
