New Orleans Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara Suffers An Injury At Practice

Just when the New Orleans Saints thought they might be turning a corner, the injury bug decided to pay a visit. This time, it nipped at the ankles of their star running back, Alvin Kamara. During practice on Wednesday, Kamara went down with what Head Coach Kellen Moore described as “a little something.”

Let’s be real, “a little something” in coach-speak can mean anything from a stubbed toe to a season-ending catastrophe. The entire city of New Orleans collectively held its breath. For a team sitting at a painful 1-4, losing a player of Kamara’s caliber would be like taking a sledgehammer to an already cracked foundation.

Further reports quickly downplayed the severity, with sources confirming the ankle injury is “nothing serious” and that Kamara is considered “day-to-day.” You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief echoing down Bourbon Street.

Kamara’s Impact On a Struggling Saints Offense

It’s no secret that the Saints have been, to put it mildly, a hot mess this season. Before their recent win against the turnover-happy New York Giants, they were looking at a goose egg in the win column. Kamara, even at 30 years old, which is practically ancient in running back years, remains the engine of this offense.

He is the safety valve for a young quarterback, a dual-threat nightmare for defensive coordinators, and one of the few consistent playmakers on the roster. So far this season, he’s racked up 283 yards and a touchdown on the ground, adding another 77 yards through the air. While those aren’t exactly the eye-popping numbers we’re used to from him, his presence alone changes how defenses approach the Saints.

What Happens If Kamara Misses Time?

If this “little something” turns into a bigger something and Kamara has to sit out against the New England Patriots this Sunday, the Saints will turn to Kendre Miller. The third-year back would be thrust into the spotlight, a tough spot for anyone trying to fill Kamara’s multi-talented shoes.

For now, it looks like disaster has been averted. The Saints desperately need to stack some wins, and having a healthy Kamara is non-negotiable if they want to climb out of the NFC South basement. Fans, and especially fantasy owners, will be refreshing their timelines all week, hoping that “day-to-day” really just means he needed a day off. After all, the man’s been carrying the team on his back; maybe his ankles just needed a quick break.