Alvin Kamara misses training camp; possibly holdout-related

Alvin Kamara hasn't been present at New Orleans Saints training camp for the past three days, and his absence reportedly is unexcused. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Is Saints RB Alvin Kamara holding out for a new deal?

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/31/20

Alvin Kamara hasn't been present at New Orleans Saints training camp for the past three days, and his absence reportedly is unexcused.

Kamara's extended, unexcused absence from camp reportedly is contract related. The 25-year-old is said to be pressuring the Saints for a new deal.

Saints' RB Alvin Kamara has had an unexcused absence from training camp the past three days and it is believe to be contract related, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2020

New Orleans has been discussing a new deal with Kamara throughout the summer, though it's not clear whether or not they've made him a solid offer yet. After watching Christian McCaffrey sign a record deal with the Carolina Panthers, the Saints will have to pay Kamara a reasonable amount to keep him around for the long haul.

Kamara likely won't get McCaffrey money, which equals $16 million per year, but they will have to make him one of the NFL's highest-paid running backs.

Since 2017, Kamara's 4,476 scrimmage yards ranks fifth in the NFL. Last season he rushed for 797 yards and five touchdowns while adding 533 yards and one touchdown receiving.

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