Kamara may fall a few spots, but it's important not to overreact and let him tumble too far in drafts. "We're actively negotiating a contract with he and his agent," Payton said, Later, Payton added: "We're focused on him being a part of our plan for Week 1. We've received your submission.Alvin Kamara’s future with the Saints is the $16 million question lingering in New Orleans with just 11 days until the team is scheduled to play the Buccaneers in Week 1.The festering Kamara drama crescendoed on Tuesday afternoon when it was revealed that the running back The disgruntled, 2017 third-round pick is entering the final year of his rookie deal which pays him $2.13 million in salary in 2020, Kamara, who is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, is reportedly The NFL insider added that the two sides are continuing to work towards an agreement and, “are not far apart in negotiations,” which have “calmed down” since the fever pitch this week.Any long-term contract extension will likely require some salary-cap maneuvering on behalf of the Saints, whose window for a championship run is closing quickly. Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice after a four-day absence as the team continues to "actively" negotiate a new deal with the three-time Pro Bowler, coach Sean Payton said. 13 min read
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R.J. White After a dramatic couple of days which saw a contract holdout turn into a potential trade, After practice, head coach Sean Payton fielded several questions regarding his star back, and what he said could be seen as very encouraging to Saints fans.
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