From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 1m 20s
Kamara is questionable, and the Saints are hopeful
Alvin Kamara's knee kept him limited all week, but the Saints may still get him for Week 1 against Detroit.
In brief
Alvin Kamara's knee kept him limited all week, but the Saints may still get him for Week 1 against Detroit. Kamara is a real game-time call Sunday, and even if he plays, Travis Etienne is set up to take a big share of the backfield. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Kamara is questionable
Head coach Kellen Moore listed Alvin Kamara as questionable for Sunday's opener against the Lions, leaving the Saints waiting on their most recognizable back.
The knee keeps coming back
Kamara missed the last six games of 2024 with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, then hurt the same area again in an Aug. 18 joint practice with the Cowboys.
He practiced all week
Kamara was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, which is why there is still real optimism inside the building that he suits up.
Ahead of schedule
NOF insider Nick Underhill said Kamara's recovery has outrun the timeline the team expected, and he expects him on the field barring a late setback.
“He's like two weeks ahead of his schedule right now.”
Last season was a drop
After eight straight seasons over 1,100 scrimmage yards, Kamara managed 657, a career-low 3.6 yards per carry, and 10 straight games without a touchdown.
Etienne is waiting
New Orleans gave Travis Etienne four years and $48 million after his 1,399-yard, 13-touchdown season. The unofficial depth chart lists both men with the first team.
At a glance
Kamara is a real game-time call Sunday, and even if he plays, Travis Etienne is set up to take a big share of the backfield.
