Saints Defense Shines Amid Uncertainty Over Kamara's Role

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints.

Sportskeeda - Running back Alvin Kamara and running back Travis Etienne Jr.

WHAT:

neworleanssaints.com - Alvin Kamara is not participating in the current organized team activities (OTAs).

Sportskeeda - The New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million deal.

WHERE:

neworleanssaints.com - Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana.

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - Kellen Moore expects Alvin Kamara to be at mandatory minicamp from June 16-17.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints held their latest OTA practice on June 10, 2026.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Kellen Moore expressed uncertainty about Alvin Kamara's future with the team following the signing of Travis Etienne Jr.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - Kellen Moore indicated that the Saints' practice schedule would feature "a few little adjustments" compared to his first season as coach.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 18:09 UTC)

The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million deal, while head coach Kellen Moore has confirmed that Alvin Kamara is not participating in the current organized team activities. Moore expects Kamara to be present at the mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 16-17, but he expressed uncertainty about Kamara's future with the team following Etienne's signing. Additionally, Moore mentioned that the Saints' practice schedule will include "a few little adjustments" compared to his first season as coach, all taking place at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana.