The New Orleans Saints’ star player Alvin Kamara has dominated headlines as he is speculated to be traded ahead of the new season. While a number of teams have been linked to him in the last few weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers have emerged as potential landing destinations for the star player.
| Category | Details |
| Player | Alvin Kamara |
| Current Team | New Orleans Saints |
| Rumored Teams | Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers |
| Contract Status | 1 Year Remaining (Final year of his extension through 2026) |
| Salary Cap Hit (New Team) | $1.345 Million |
| Trade Likelihood | Moderate |
| Latest Insider Update | Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals have emerged as potential landing destinations for him |
| Potential Return | Late-Round Draft Pick (Analysts project a day-3 pick due to age and declining efficiency) |
Which teams are interested in Alvin Kamara?
In the last few hours, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers have been reported to be eyeing the New Orleans Saints’ star player Alvin Kamara.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, ESPN’s Dan Graziana noted in a recent report, “It’s hard to see a team offering too much for Kamara at this point in his career…”The report added, “But if he lands in the right kind of backfield and the right kind of role, he could have a chance to go out with a bang. Maybe a place such as Cincinnati or Green Bay has a way to use him to help the offense.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
For the New Orleans Saints, trading the 30 year old running back Alvin Kamara could immediately clear up $3.38 million in 2026 salary cap space and wipe his $11.5 million cash payout off the team’s books. Since the league’s June 1 deadline has now passed, the New Orleans Saints could split Alvin Kamara’s remaining $18.2 million dead-money penalty over the next two seasons.
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the New Orleans Saints, trading Alvin Kamara would wipe his $11.5 million cash payout making the team’s backfield highly affordable as they transition to Travis Etienne Jr.’s contract.For the Cincinnati Bengals, trading for Alvin Kamara makes him an elite weapon for Joe Burrow without locking up long-term money.For the Green Bay Packers, trading for Alvin Kamara seems relatively affordable with his $11.5 million salary. It seems Alvin Kamara could also be a pretty safe and affordable option for the team as legal issues surround Josh Jacobs.
