What happened: Alvin Kamara has reworked his contract to remain with the Saints, taking a pay cut in the new terms. The move ends months of speculation about his roster spot after New Orleans added running back Travis Etienne this offseason.

Why it matters: A player of Kamara's pedigree, a five-time Pro Bowler, accepting less money to keep his roster spot is a real signal about where he stands in the Saints' plans entering Year 7. Adding Etienne while Kamara takes a discount suggests New Orleans is hedging on workload rather than fully committing to him as the every-down back.