Saints Weigh Options on Alvin Kamara, Demario Davis

New Orleans coach Kellen Moore discusses team's plans for star players in NFL offseason

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:09pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented geometric shapes in navy, green, and gold, conceptually representing the strategic decisions facing the New Orleans Saints organization.The Saints face complex decisions on the futures of star players Alvin Kamara and Demario Davis as the team shapes its roster for the upcoming season.New Orleans Today

At the NFL owners meetings, New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore discussed the team's thinking around star running back Alvin Kamara and linebacker Demario Davis. While Moore acknowledged a 'process' with Kamara, he did not provide specifics on the team's plans. The Saints also face a decision on whether to retain veteran linebacker Demario Davis.

Why it matters

The Saints' decisions on Kamara and Davis will have major implications for the team's roster and salary cap heading into the 2026 season. Kamara is one of the NFL's most dynamic offensive players, while Davis has been a defensive leader for New Orleans. How the Saints handle these high-profile players will shape the team's direction.

The details

Coach Moore said the team has to go through a 'process' with Kamara, but did not elaborate on what that entails. The Saints must decide whether to sign Kamara to a contract extension, trade him, or potentially let him play out the final year of his current deal. Meanwhile, the team faces a decision on whether to retain veteran linebacker Demario Davis, who is set to become a free agent.

  • The NFL owners meetings took place in late March 2026.

The players

Kellen Moore

The head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

Alvin Kamara

The star running back for the New Orleans Saints.

Demario Davis

The veteran linebacker for the New Orleans Saints.

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What they’re saying

“There's a process that has to unfold with Alvin Kamara.”

— Kellen Moore, Head Coach, New Orleans Saints

What’s next

The Saints will need to make decisions on contract extensions or free agency plans for both Alvin Kamara and Demario Davis in the coming months before the 2026 NFL season begins.

The takeaway

The Saints face critical offseason decisions on two of their top players, with the futures of star running back Alvin Kamara and veteran linebacker Demario Davis uncertain. How New Orleans handles these high-profile roster moves will significantly impact the team's outlook for the 2026 season and beyond.