Saints' Alvin Kamara Makes Trade Preference Decision Amid Rumors
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been at the center of a lot of trade discussion this season.
The Saints are one of the worst teams in the league and Kamara is on a short-term contract. The Saints could extract some value by dealing him away or they could allow him to rot away in New Orleans. But it seems like the star running back has told the Saints how he feels about the entire situation.
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NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently reported that Kamara had expressed his interest in staying in New Orleans rather than being traded at the trade deadline. It seems Kamara has made his preference clear this season.
Alvin Kamara reportedly wants to stay with Saints
"Several veterans have been the focus of teams, including five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara. While New Orleans will continue to get calls -- and time will tell how receptive they are to trading starters -- Kamara isn't expected to go anywhere," Rapoport wrote. "Sources say Kamara told Saints general manager Mickey Loomis that he'd like to remain with the franchise through the rest of his career, which was the goal when he signed a two-year, $24.5 million extension last October.
"Kamara is signed through 2026 and will have a decision to make prior to next season about if he wants to continue playing. Loomis approached Kamara in a proactive way when the team was getting calls about his potential availability. Loomis wanted to treat one of the faces of the franchise the right way. Loomis informed the homegrown player of interest elsewhere and wanted to be transparent. The question was simply: Would you want to go? Kamara expressed his preference to stay in New Orleans, the team that selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft."
It's understandable that Kamara wants to stay in New Orleans. He's spent his entire career with one team and there's a good chance he wants to finish it out here.
The Saints might not be contending for a Super Bowl, but Kamara has likely made himself quite at home over the last decade or so. Being traded at this stage of his career would be the beginning of the end for the star running back.
Shedeur Sanders Delivers Loud & Clear Message About NFL’s Decision To Pick Bad Bunny For Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show
Shedeur Sanders doesn’t understand why people are so upset about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. The quarterback made it clear he’s frustrated with all the backlash surrounding the Puerto Rican star’s big performance.
During an appearance on the TODAY show, Sanders looked genuinely surprised when host Craig Melvin mentioned the backlash Bad Bunny is receiving.
“Is there controversy? I swear I don’t know,” he said with raised eyebrows. When Melvin explained that many people, including President Donald Trump, weren’t thrilled with the decision, Sanders just couldn’t relate with the situation.
“But why? I don’t understand that. He’s one of the top artists in the world right now, probably the top,” he responded.
Sanders’s reaction summed up what many fans are thinking. To him, Bad Bunny’s music isn’t about politics or division. It’s about energy, passion, and the kind of showmanship that crosses borders. “I’m so excited for him,” he added. “He puts on a great show. He’s an amazing entertainer.”
Trump Slams, Bunny Fires Back
The controversy kicked off after Trump told Newsmax that he found the NFL’s choice “crazy.” He claimed he’d never heard of Bad Bunny and questioned why the league gave him such a massive stage.
“I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it,” Trump said, calling the move “absolutely ridiculous.”
His longtime advisor Corey Lewandowski also took a swing, accusing the artist of “hating America.” That didn’t sit well with fans or with Bad Bunny himself.
Hosting Saturday Night Live over the weekend, the 31-year-old also gave a clear message with all the talk going around regarding him.
“You might not know this but I’m doing the Super Bowl halftime show,” he joked. “And I think everyone is happy about it even Fox News.” Then he slipped into Spanish, teasing the audience: “If you didn’t understand what I said… you have four months to learn.”
He used that moment to thank the Latinos and Latinas who “opened doors” before him, calling the performance “a win for all of us.”
While Trump rages and critics rant, Sanders seems ready to grab his popcorn. As he put it, Bad Bunny will “blow everybody’s mind.” And honestly, he might be right.
