Alvin Kamara's future with the New Orleans Saints is the longest lasting storyline of the Saints offseason, and it feels like we're left with more answers every step of the way. Just when we think we have answers, we're reminded resolution is still far away.
We've reached the very loose timeline Mickey Loomis said the Saints could make a decision. As soon as he said it, the implication of the timeline being around June 1 made it clear money was on his mind. Parting ways will be about more than just money, but the contractual battle will play a part in how the Saints move going forward.
#Saints GM Mickey Loomis and HC Kellen Moore update the status of Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan and Taysom Hill.
— NOF (@nofnetwork) May 18, 2026
Loomis said the team has an offer on the table for Jordan, but not Hill.
Regarding Kamara: “Just trying to see how he’s going to fit in our roster … we’ll get to that… pic.twitter.com/MksMZBn3ia
Separating from Alvin Kamara wouldn’t be a financial decision for Saints
We’ve reached the final tangible checkmark for when the Saints could make a decision on Kamara’s future. June 1 is the day in the calendar where the weight of monetary obligation shifts. It’s not a huge shift but the Saints would be on the hook for less money this season if they moved on from Kamara today opposed to a month ago.
That being said, it’s not that much of a difference. Kamara’s current cap hit is slightly above $10.4 million*. Cutting him would drop that hit to a little less than $10.1 million
Simply put it wouldn’t be worth it to cut Kamara. The savings are less than half a million dollars. If the Saints were to flat out release the running back, it would be impossible to quantify it as a cost saving move.
The savings take a jump if the Saints trade Kamara, opposed to cutting him. His cap hit then drops to $7.07 million. That’s over $3 million in savings. It’s a notable difference, but it still doesn’t feel like a large enough savings to motivate a trade. It’s more of an added benefit than the catalyst for a trade.
These figures won’t change whether it’s a June or July move. Regardless of the timeline, this is the last time anything changes on Kamara. Even as we pass this juncture, it’s clear the decision on Kamara won’t be made with financial motives.
*All numbers are per Over the Cap
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