Saints Restructure Kamara's Contract, Easing Path for Split

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to Keep Up With Every Headline, Every Game. The New Orleans Saints made a big move with Running Back, Alvin Camarra's contract early Friday. They converted $10.15 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, spread out as $2.03 million each. Year for the next five years. Unlike typical restructures that lock players in, this one uses a little-known NFL rule for when future pay drops by half or more. This tweak helps the Saints handle their salary cap right now without much long-term risk. Camarra's deal ends in 2027 anyway, so it creates cap hits of about $10.44 million in 2026 and 16. $0.26 million in 2027, if things stay the same. Fans and analysts see this as a sign, Camarra might not stick around. It gives him the same cash, but no extra security. The Saints can't cut or trade him before June 1 without reversing the deal, but after

1:02that, it's easier for them to move on. Releasing him post-June 1st would leave an $11.39 million cap hit in 2026 and $8.06 million. Dollars in Dead Money the next year. A trade would be even cleaner at $10.05 million on the cap with the same dead money. Team brass seems ready for changes at Running Back, maybe grabbing someone like Travis Etienne Jr. or drafting a hot prospect. Camarra wants to climb the all-time touchdown list and help in the Saints' playoff drought, but this sets up a smooth split if needed. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Link in the description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.