Alvin Kamara to the Seattle Seahawks? New Orleans Saints RB could give Sam Darnold’s offense a versatile veteran boost (Image via Pinterest: Seattle Seahawks logo and New Orleans Saints logo)
The NFL trade deadline is almost here – November 10. So, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper provided the best trade destinations for fifty NFL players.
Before the New Orleans Saints’ Week 6 victory, team owner Gayle Benson delivered a stern message about the franchise’s struggles. The veteran RB delivered a season-best 69 scrimmage yards and a 31-yard TD reception in the Week 6 victory over the New York Giants, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. If the Seahawks want to keep their momentum rolling through the second half of the 2026 NFL season, Kamara’s versatility could give their offense a dangerous weapon. Charbonnet missed the first six games of the 2026 season, leaving the Seahawks with questions about their ground game as the schedule gets tougher. Despite these challenges, Seattle bounced back with a Week 7 win over the Kansas City Chiefs to move to 4-3. Category Details Player Alvin Kamara Present Franchise New Orleans Saints Possible Midseason Trade Destinations Seattle Seahawks Current Contract Status 2026 is the only year of his 2026 contract. Contract Value Kamara signed a one-year, $6M contract with $3.5M guaranteed, for an average annual value of $6M. Salary Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value In 2026, Kamara is scheduled to earn a $1.34M base salary and a $14.81M restructure bonus, with a $11.37M cap hit and $30.43M dead cap value. Years Left UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2027, zero years left. Total Career Earnings $83 million over 10 NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
The Seattle Seahawks have a glaring hole in their backfield that could make Alvin Kamara an intriguing addition, according to CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo. Benson declared at a local luncheon, “I will not accept this level of performance as our standard. Her cutthroat remarks added immense pressure on New Orleans to turn its season around. The team’s direction potentially relied on whether it could remain in the NFC South race. Kamara’s recent performances offer an interesting scenario for potential suitors.