He was willing to play through an injury
Kamara is dedicated to his team and being there for his teammates. On an NFC-reigning Saints roster, Kamara played through an injury he sustained in Week 6, missing just two games.
He clearly wasn’t 100%, but able to play, Kamara wasn’t going to let a torn MCL force him to the sidelines. He ended up with 14 games played and nine starts, accruing over 1,300 all-purpose yards.
Here’s the exact play that his injury occurred and the report on the significance of it.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara played through most of 2019 with a torn MCL in his knee. Here’s when the injury occurred in Week 6 against the Jaguars.
— Master (@MasterTes) August 11, 2020
He missed just two games, and finished the season with 1,330 total yards. pic.twitter.com/6EiNOpEhzd
Kamara’s dedication to his teammates is something that must be noted. While many, including us, harped on him for having a mere five touchdowns and going through extension scoring droughts, it clearly was without the full picture.
Healthy, Kamara is expected to have a breakout season in 2020 as he’s looking at a new contract. Needing to continue his reputation as a shifty running back, being hampered by an injury must have been tough for such an elusive back.
2020 will hopefully be different for the three-time Pro Bowler.