New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been negotiating his current contract in hopes of getting more security down the road, and this has led to some questions about his status for the upcoming season. When he showed up to camp and did not hold out, it was a good sign that he would play or workout through these negotiations, but Wednesday Kamara dispelled the chance of a holdout altogether.
Kamara made his goal clear during Wednesday’s his media availability: “I want to be a Saint. I want to retire here.” He also went on to say that if he does not get a new deal, “I’m here. I’m playing.”
Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football also said that after Wednesday’s training camp, Kamara helped Derek Carr by taking his helmet and cleats back to the locker room for him. Kamara added that he didn’t consider holding out as it would risk hurting his teammates, while also costing him more money — and his goal is to earn more, not give it up.
Ultimately, Kamara made it clear that he does want his money in this media availability, but from these quotes it is also clear that he has no intention to harm or disrupt the team in doing so, and will participate when asked to. This is a great sign for the season, and if a deal does get done, it would be nice to know one of the franchise legends can play out his career with the one team he has known at the NFL level.
“I want it to be fair. At the same time I’m not chasing nothing that’s outlandish or that’s, like, off-putting,” Kamara mused. “That should be off-putting. So I don’t know. I’m just doing my duty.”
