NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to miss at least a month of the upcoming season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Kamara has an MCL sprain, Schefter adds.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara expected to miss at least a month with MCL sprain. (via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/bVy0DuUwUS

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Kamara, 31, will play for the Saints in 2026 on a reworked contract that will pay him a base salary of $6 million this season with a chance to make up to $8.5 million with incentives, ESPN reports.

Last year, Kamara recorded career lows in rushing yards, receiving yards and total touchdowns. He also finished the past two seasons with injuries.