Alvin Kamara isn’t going anywhere.
Two weeks before the NFL’s trade deadline, the New Orleans Saints reached an agreement on a two-year, $24.5 million extension with Kamara, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
After the Denver Broncos defeated the Saints 33-10 on Thursday Night Football last week, Kamara had a long embrace with his former coach, Sean Payton. That prompted speculation that Kamara wanted to be traded to the Broncos.
Kamara quickly shot down those rumors by declaring on social media that he did not ask for a trade. The 29-year-old running back also confirmed that he was negotiating a contract extension with his team.
Kamara clearly did not want to leave New Orleans and his extension “puts the 2017 third-round pick in position to retire a Saint,” according to Garafolo.
Kamara is now under contract with New Orleans through the 2026 season. He has totaled 10,738 yards from scrimmage and scored 84 touchdowns in 108 career games with the Saints.
Denver, meanwhile, will move forward with Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime at running back. The Broncos also have Blake Watson on the practice squad and Tyler Badie on injured reserve.
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