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Kamara's agent says running back plans to play for Saints in 2026

Kamara staying put as trade chatter swirls.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 11 min read
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What happened: NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that with A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett already dealt, Alvin Kamara and Brandon Aiyuk move into the spotlight as potential post-June 1 trade candidates. But Kamara's agent, Brad Cicala, pushed back on the speculation. "We plan on playing for the Saints in 2026," Cicala told Garafolo.

Why it matters: Post-June 1 designations let teams The agent's statement signals New Orleans intends to keep its longtime back rather than move him for cap relief or draft capital. It also removes some uncertainty hanging over the Saints' offense heading into the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch whether the Saints and Kamara address his contract status, and whether Aiyuk's situation generates the same kind of public pushback from his camp.

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