BREAKING: Alvin Kamara's Week 9 Status in Doubt as Trade Deadline Looms — Is He Playing His Last Game for the Saints?

New Orleans, LA — Alvin Kamara’s future with the New Orleans Saints is up in the air as the NFL trade deadline fast approaches. The star running back is battling through an

ankle injury, and his Week 9 availability against the Los Angeles Rams is now in serious question. With the trade deadline looming on November 4, will this be Kamara's final game as a Saint?

Kamara's Status Uncertain — Is He Playing Hurt or Playing for a Trade?

Kamara, who has been dealing with the ankle issue for several weeks, has yet to miss a game this season. But after struggling through the injury, the Saints are now listing him as

questionable for the crucial matchup. While he is trending in the right direction, it remains to be seen if Kamara will be on the field or if New Orleans will opt to sit him out.

“Kamara is questionable, but all signs point to him being ready to go,” said Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports. “It’s just a matter of how much they want to push him with the trade deadline looming.”

Kamara has been a staple of the Saints’ offense for years, but his low production this season — 363 rushing yards, 147 receiving yards, and only one touchdown

— has fans and analysts questioning his future in New Orleans. His rushing yards per game and receiving yards per game are at the lowest points of his career, leaving many to wonder if the Saints are looking to move him before the deadline.

Trade Rumors Swirling: Will Kamara Be Dealt Before November 4?

With Kamara’s name floating around the trade rumors, there’s speculation that several teams might be looking to acquire the

five-time Pro Bowler. But with the injury, New Orleans could be in a difficult spot: Do they risk playing him and potentially further aggravating the injury, or do they keep him healthy for a potential trade?

“If teams are calling about Kamara, the Saints may want him fully healthy to ensure they get the best value,” Nowak noted. “But the question is: will they pull the trigger on a deal?”

Saints Preparing for Kamara's Possible Departure — Is It Time for a Change?

Kamara’s low production this season, combined with the injury, could make the Saints more open to a trade than ever before. As they sit on the

edge of contention in the NFC, the trade deadline could be their chance to offload Kamara for future assets. But will they make a bold move before the deadline, or will they keep Kamara for the remainder of the season?

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Kamara’s status could play a huge role in the Saints' decision-making process. Will he be a key part of New Orleans’ roster for the rest of the season, or will he be

packing his bags for a new team?

Packers Linked to Ex-2nd-Round Pick Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

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Matthew Golden #0 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch against Cam Taylor-Britt #29 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

It’s important to remember that, with the NFL trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, the Packers should very well be given a pass if they decide to sit this one out, even with the team sitting at 5-1-1, the best record in the NFC. After all, when it comes to trades, the Packers made their move at the end of August, when they brought in Micah Parsons for the hefty price of two first-rounders and Kenny Clark.

Parsons is rated as the No. 1 pass-rusher in the NFL, and the Packers are No. 6 in the league in yardage allowed. The deal has worked out quite nicely, and if the Packers are not inclined to give out more draft capital in exchange for immediate on-field help, they will be forgiven.

But longtime Packers beat writer Pete Dougherty says that if, indeed, the team is looking to bring in help, expect it to be in the defensive backfield. And Dougherty cited one name that was mentioned as a possibility: Cam Taylor-Britt of the Bengals.

Packers Making Calls on Cornerbacks

Citing two “high-ranking scouts,” Dougherty said that the Packers have been making calls on defensive backs, which should probably not come as a surprise because the one they picked up in free agency this offseason–Nate Hobbs–has not worked out particularly well. He could still work his way back into the lineup, but the Packers appeared to pull the plug on Hobbs in Week 8, as he played only four snaps.

Hobbs is coming off knee surgery this summer, and might not be fully healthy.

With that in mind, it makes sense for the Packers to be thinking cornerback on Tuesday, if they can get away with not giving up much draft capital.

NFL Trade Deadline Making Cam Taylor-Britt a Candidate?

Dougherty writes that Taylor-Britt was a name, “worth looking into,” because he is in the final year of his deal and is not likely to be retained by Cincinnati. Taylor-Britt was a second-round pick in 2022, and started 38 of the 39 games he played entering this season.

But the Bengals appear to be heading in another direction at corner , with Taylor-Britt playing just 64% of the team’s defensive snaps after playing 90% in his first three seasons in the league.

The challenge, though, is that there are multiple teams seeking cornerback depth around the league, and most are in position to outbid the Packers for a desired player.

Packers Have Sunk Costs at CB

Taylor-Britt could command a fourth-round pick, and that’s too steep a price. The Packers might be better off trying to get Hobbs healthy and more productive at that spot. Hobbs has a four-year, $48 million contract, though only $16 million is guaranteed.

Dougherty quoted one scout: “There’s a lot of teams that need an outside (corner). I don’t think the corner play in the league is great right now. I don’t know if there’s someone who’s available that’s going to solve a problem. We haven’t been playing the starting corner market, so I don’t know if there’s somebody available I’m not aware of.”

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