Saints Restructure Kamara's Contract, Gain Cap Space

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The New Orleans Saints got under the salary cap this week by restructuring several player contracts, including a key move with running back Alvin. Kamara. They converted part of his salary into a signing bonus, which frees up over $8.1 million in cap space for this year. This restructure works differently from those for players like Chase Young, Juwan Johnson, and Justin Reed. For those guys, the conversion spread out future cap hits while ensuring they get all their money. Kamara's deal, however, doesn't create any new guaranteed pay beyond the $3 million already locked in for him this season. The difference comes from how his contract is set up, thanks to something called the 50% rule. His projected salary for 2026 was less than half of what he got in 2025, allowing the Saints to pull off this cap trick, without adding long-term guarantees. Right now, there's no hint that Kamara won't be back with the team this fall.

1:01Still, the move gives the Saints real flexibility if things change down the line. Overall, these steps help the Saints build a stronger roster, without major risks, keeping them competitive as the season approaches. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Headphones in a pillow. Simple idea.