Kamara set to open 10th season with Saints as he turns 31

Reworked deal locked in his return a day earlier

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 161 min read

Alvin Kamara will turn 31 in a couple of weeks, ready for his 10th season, all with the #Saints. Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Alvin Kamara will turn 31 in the coming weeks and is entering his 10th NFL season, all of them with the Saints, per Ian Rapoport. The milestone follows a reworked contract that keeps him in New Orleans for 2026.

Why it matters: A decade with one franchise is rare for a running back this deep into his 30s, given the position's typical turnover. Kamara's return also locks in his spot in a Saints backfield now reshaped by the addition of Travis Etienne.

By the numbers: Kamara's new deal reportedly carries a $6M base salary for 2026, with incentives that can push it to $8.5M.

What to watch: Kamara opens his age-31 season with the Saints as the team works Etienne into the backfield mix for 2026.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-07-16T14:43:37.919663+00:00

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