Saints Reportedly Want 1st-Round Pick In Trade For Alvin Kamara

On Tuesday, social media went crazy after Josina Anderson reported that the Saints are open to trading star RB Alvin Kamara.

I'm told the Saints are open to trading RB Alvin Kamara, per source.

— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 1, 2020

Jeff Duncan would later confirm that news and even though the team’s first option is to sign him, they stated they would look for a 1st-round pick in return for trading him.

I can confirm. Their first option is to sign Kamara to a long-term deal. But only at the right price. If not, they are open to a trade. Saints are seeking a first-round pick in return. https://t.co/dXCsoA3ct8

— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) September 1, 2020

Charles Robinson added that the Saints are comfortable making him a top-five highest-paid running back at $12 million per year, but he’s pushing for closer to the $16 million per year the Panthers are paying Christian McCaffrey.

On the Alvin Kamara situation with the #Saints, I'm told that right now, the team is comfortable making him a top 5 paid RB ($12+ mil per season). But Kamara's number is pushing more toward the #Panthers' Christian McCaffrey extension ($16+ mil per). That's a pretty wide chasm.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) September 1, 2020

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In 2019, Kamara appeared in 14 games for the Saints and rushed for 797 yards on 171 carries (4.7 YPC) to go along with 81 receptions for 533 yards receiving and six total touchdowns.