Kamara says motivation, not a chip, follows $5.5M pay cut

The 31-year-old is entering his 10th NFL season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

What happened: Kamara said New Orleans is where he wanted to be after accepting the reduction. His reworked deal pays $6 million in 2026 and can reach $8.5 million through incentives.

Why it matters: The structure ties $2.5 million of potential compensation to incentive marks. It also retains a five-time Pro Bowler after the least productive rushing season of his career.

By the numbers: Kamara played 11 games in 2025, recording 131 carries for 471 yards and one touchdown. He added 33 receptions for 186 yards.

What to watch: Training camp will clarify Kamara's workload in the Saints' 2026 backfield.

Sources

Yahoo NFL 2026-07-30T00:20:03.310059+00:00

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