Set to combine with Kamara
Etienne's teammate, Alvin Kamara, has reportedly agreed to remain with the Saints this season on a reworked contract, Arye Pulli of USA Today reports.
There had been speculation about Kamara's status with the Saints this offseason, but his amended deal paves the way for him to work in tandem this season with Etienne, who inked a four-year, $52 million deal with the team in March. As Pulli notes, Kamara's return gives New Orleans two proven playmakers in the backfield. Etienne -- who ran for 1,107 yards on 260 carries in 17 regular-season games with the Jaguars last season -- is thus poised to handle a significant portion of his new team's rushing workload in 2026, while Kamara -- a versatile receiving back -- is available to see his share of touches as well in an RB corps that also includes Devin Neal and Kendre Miller.
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Alvin Kamara
Finalizing new deal with Saints
Kamara and New Orleans are finalizing terms on a new contract, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Juwan Johnson
Heads reloaded TE room
Johnson remains the Saints' top tight end after New Orleans added Noah Fant in free agency and third-round rookie Oscar Delp in the 2026 NFL Draft, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Chris Olave
Hopes for contract before camp
Olave (illness) said he hopes to finalize a contract extension with the Saints before training camp, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Devin Neal
Nursing minor injury
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Neal (undisclosed) will be limited at minicamp due to a minor injury suffered early June, Erin Summers of ESPN reports.
Chris Olave
Remains limited at minicamp
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Olave (illness) will remain limited at mandatory minicamp, as he was during voluntary OTAs, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Jordyn Tyson
Continuing rehab at minicamp
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Tyson (undisclosed) will remain in the rehab process at mandatory minicamp, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Chris Olave
Limited at OTAs after blood clot
Olave (illness) has been limited to individual drills at OTAs after undergoing treatment for a blood clot in January, Matthew Paras of Nola.com reports.
Alvin Kamara
Hasn't discussed pay cut yet
Kamara said Wednesday that he hasn't been asked to take a pay cut, Matthew Paras of The Advocate reports. "I haven't had any conversations in regard to that, so I don't know," Kamara said. "I think there's a time and a place for everything. If that conversation comes up, then I'll have an answer for you when it comes up."
Alvin Kamara
Shows up for OTAs
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Kamara (knee/ankle) is attending voluntary OTAs on Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Kendre Miller
Working through rehab at OTAs
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Thursday that Miller (ACL) is not practicing during OTAs as he continues to progress through his rehab, Arye Pulli of USA Today reports.