Report: Alvin Kamara set to make $6 million in base salary on new deal
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Key Points:
- Alvin Kamara has agreed to a new contract with the New Orleans Saints, ensuring he remains with the team for the 2026 season.
- The deal includes a $6 million base salary for 2026, with potential incentives raising his earnings to $8.5 million.
- Kamara's previous contract had a $10.45 million salary cap hit for 2026, indicating a financial restructuring in the new deal.
- The 30-year-old running back, drafted by the Saints in 2017, finished the 2025 season with 471 rushing yards and 33 receptions for 186 yards.
- The addition of Travis Etienne in free agency may reduce Kamara's offensive role, but he is set to begin his 10th season with New Orleans under the new contract.
