Saints GM Speaks Out On Alvin Kamara’s Contract Situation
Alvin Kamara has been one of the New Orleans Saints’ best and most consistent players for years.
Even at this point in his career, when he may no longer be a workhorse, he still considerably improves their offense and should relieve a lot of load on Derek Carr.
He is apparently searching for an agreement that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization.
That’s why, despite leaving minicamp after failing to negotiate a new contract, he showed up to training camp to demonstrate good faith.
With that in mind, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis discussed how Kamara has made it plain that he wants to be a part of the club.
Speaking with SiriusXM NFL Radio, he stated that the interest is mutual, and he was enthusiastic about resolving the business side of this.
"He wants to be with the Saints… I want him to play for us, and I think eventually this will just work out." @Saints GM Mickey Loomis on RB Alvin Kamara.
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— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) July 27, 2024
Kamara claimed that he attended training camp because ‘he wasn’t foolish,’ and that he wasn’t wanting to lose money; he was trying to make money.
The 29-year-old is under contract for the next few seasons, although he might be released at the end of the season.
That’s why Kamara is eager to make a deal now to avoid being released by the team next offseason, and if they truly want to keep him, it should be in their best interests to get something done.
Five Things to Know About Saints Tackler Chandler Brewer
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Saturday that the club had signed tackle Chandler Brewer. Here are five things you should know about the Saints’ latest roster addition:
1. Brewer joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 as an undrafted free agent. He played in seven games during his rookie season. After missing the 2020 season, he returned in 2021 and participated in six games, starting in four of them. Most recently, in 2023, he played one game for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2. Brewer attended Middle Tennessee State University for four years. In his senior season, he started all 14 games, averaging 67 snaps per game, and was named to the First Team All-C-USA for his performance in 2018.
3. In his junior year with the Blue Raiders, Brewer became a permanent team captain and received Honorable Mention All-C-USA recognition. He also earned the Offensive Lineman Grinder Award in the spring of 2017.
4. Brewer, originally from Florence, Alabama, majored in Agriculture Business while at Middle Tennessee State University.
5. During high school, Brewer was a three-year letterman and starter in football, leading Florence High School to an 11-3 record and a semifinal appearance in the state championship during his senior year. He received second-team all-state honors from the ASWA that season.
