Saints Consider Trading Kamara for Draft Picks

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The New Orleans Saints are rebuilding strong after Derek Carr retired last offseason. Tyler's show stepped up big time and locked down the starting quarterback spot for the 2026 season. Things look solid there, but the running back spot has some drama brewing with Alvin Kamara on the bubble. They sign Travis Etienne in free agency as the new leadback, making Kamara, who turns 31 in July, more tradable. Kamara put up nearly 1500 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, but a knee injury sideline to him last year. Analysts like Jack McKessie from USA Today say the Saints should shop Kamara around the NFL draft in a few weeks. Teams love his dual threat skills, and New Orleans could snag a sixth or seventh round pick, maybe even from 2027 to build for the future. Seeing him freeze up cap space too, especially with veteran Kamara and Jordan still on the market.

1:01Pair that with extra draft picks, and it strengthens the roster without hurting the offense much. Overall, this could be a smart pivot for the Saints, balancing youth with savvy moves as they push forward in the rebuild.