Alvin Kamara Cleared for Week 2 Return
Alvin Kamara said he has no limitations after a second straight full practice and will make his season debut Sunday against Baltimore.
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
NORBLast updated:
Alvin Kamara said he has no limitations after a second straight full practice and will make his season debut Sunday against Baltimore.
Current Status
StatusCleared
InjuryGrade 2 knee sprain
PracticeFull
Game status—
Expected returnWeek 2 vs. Baltimore
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Kamara's return restores New Orleans' most versatile backfield weapon and gives Tyler Shough another proven option underneath and in space. Pairing Kamara with Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller expands the Saints' personnel flexibility after Week 1 was played without him.
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Alvin Kamara Injury History
5 updates · Latest September 17, 2026
Alvin Kamara Inactive for Week 1
Alvin Kamara is inactive against Detroit after entering Sunday questionable with a knee injury.
Alvin Kamara Not Expected to Play Week 1
Alvin Kamara is not expected to play against Detroit on Sunday because of his knee injury.
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Alvin Kamara Questionable for Week 1
New Orleans listed Alvin Kamara as questionable for Sunday's Week 1 game against Detroit as he works back from a knee injury.
Alvin Kamara Returns to Saints Practice
Alvin Kamara returned to Saints practice as a limited participant on September 9th while working back from his knee injury.
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