Story update: Alvin Kamara agreed to a two-year, $24.5 million extension with the Saints on Oct. 22. He’s staying put in New Orleans.
After the Denver Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a long embrace with Broncos coach Sean Payton.
Kamara’s embrace with his former coach and ensuing (inaudible) exchange quickly led many fans and pundits to speculate that the running back asked Payton to trade for him ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Following that speculation, false “reports” soon emerged that Kamara had officially requested a trade from New Orleans. The running back took to social media on Saturday to shoot down those inaccurate reports.
“Incorrect..” Kamara tweeted in response to a since-deleted tweet that said the running back was seeking a trade.
In a follow-up tweet, Kamara said, “I ain request a trade.. so that’s a lie.”
Not only is the running back not seeking a trade, he hopes to extend his deal with the Saints. Kamara has already started negotiations with New Orleans on a potential contract extension.
Kamara’s connection to Payton makes him a player to watch leading up to the trade deadline (Nov. 5), but the running back has made it clear he has not asked for a trade.
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