Saints Star Alvin Kamara Delivers Epic Cameo For College Team
By 813 Staff
Those inside One Buccaneer Place have been buzzing quietly about this for weeks, and now the cat is out of the bag. League sources confirm that future Hall of Fame running back Alvin Kamara made an unannounced cameo at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers organized team activity session over the weekend, raising eyebrows and setting off a quiet chain of speculation about his next move. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (@RapSheet) flagged the appearance on May 24, noting the former Tennessee Volunteer looked sharp running routes alongside the Bucs’ skill-position group.
Here’s what we know: Kamara, who turns 31 this summer, is still technically under contract with the New Orleans Saints through the 2026 season, but those close to the situation say the relationship has grown increasingly frayed. The Saints are in the midst of yet another cap restructuring cycle, and Kamara’s $18.7 million base salary for this season has made him a logical trade candidate since the winter. The front office has been quietly gauging the market for months, but no deal has materialized—partly because of Kamara’s age and partly because of the financial gymnastics required.
What makes this cameo significant is timing and location. The Buccaneers did not disclose the workout publicly, and sources indicate it was not a formal tryout. Rather, it was a favor to a mutual acquaintance in the coaching staff, allowing Kamara to stay sharp while the Saints and his representation navigate a potential exit. The Bucs backfield is currently headlined by Rachaad White and Bucky Irving, but neither has proven to be a consistent three-down threat. Kamara, even at this stage, remains one of the most elusive pass-catchers out of the backfield in league history.
Why this matters: If New Orleans ultimately grants Kamara’s release or finds a trade partner, Tampa Bay becomes an intriguing landing spot. The Bucs have a win-now roster built around Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, and adding a veteran with Kamara’s playoff pedigree could push them over the top in a muddled NFC South. But nothing is imminent. Those close to the situation say Kamara is simply exploring his options, and the Saints have given no indication they will let him walk for cheap.
What happens next likely depends on New Orleans’ willingness to eat dead money. Expect more clarity after mandatory minicamp in mid-June. For now, call this a quiet audition—one that the rest of the league is now watching closely.
