Alvin Kamara Out at Least a Month After MCL Sprain

Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints’ veteran back, suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the injury will sideline him for at least a month, effectively ruling him out of the opening weeks of the 2026 NFL season.

Kamara, 31, had a productive 2025, rushing for 471 yards with one touchdown and adding 186 receiving yards on 33 catches. With the Saints acquiring Travis Etienne in free agency, Kamara’s absence will open the door for a new lead back as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign. The running back recently reached a renegotiated deal with New Orleans for the 2026 season, underscoring his importance to the franchise despite the setback. newsbetting.cv