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Saints RB Alvin Kamara Out Month With MCL Sprain
19 Aug
Summary
- Alvin Kamara suffered an MCL sprain in practice.
- He is expected to miss at least one month of play.
- This injury impacts the Saints' backfield depth significantly.
Alvin Kamara, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the New Orleans Saints, sustained an MCL sprain during a joint practice with the Cowboys. The injury is expected to sideline him for at least one month. With the Saints' season opener against the Lions just 25 days away, Kamara is poised to miss the start of the season.
This setback comes as Kamara, 31, was preparing for a potentially reduced role following the signing of Travis Etienne Jr. Last season, he played in a career-low 11 games due to injury, posting career-low statistics in yards from scrimmage and touchdowns. Despite this, he was listed as a co-starter and expected to see key snaps, particularly in passing situations.
The Saints' offense faces another blow with the hamstring injury sustained by No. 8 overall pick Jordyn Tyson, who will miss at least two months. This comes as the team aims to build momentum after a strong finish to the 2025 season, with injuries presenting early challenges for coach Kellen Moore.
