Broncos Lose Out on Potential Kamara Trade

Former Saints star Alvin Kamara to remain in New Orleans under new coach

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, gold, and crimson red, conveying the fractured nature of the Broncos' plans to acquire Kamara.The Saints' commitment to retaining star running back Alvin Kamara dashes the Broncos' hopes of reuniting him with former coach Sean Payton.New Orleans Today

The Denver Broncos' hopes of reuniting new head coach Sean Payton with former Saints star running back Alvin Kamara have been dashed, as the Saints have made it clear they have no plans to trade Kamara and instead view him as a key part of their future under new leadership.

Why it matters

Kamara was seen as a potential high-profile trade target for the Broncos, who are looking to bolster their offense under Payton's guidance. His departure from the Saints was speculated, but the team has now committed to keeping him as they rebuild, dealing a blow to the Broncos' offseason plans.

The details

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis stated that the team has no intention of trading Alvin Kamara, who has been a star running back for the Saints since being drafted in 2017. Kamara is viewed as a foundational piece for the Saints' offense moving forward, even as the team undergoes a transition with a new head coach.

  • Alvin Kamara was drafted by the Saints in 2017.

The players

Alvin Kamara

A star running back who has played for the New Orleans Saints since being drafted in 2017.

Sean Payton

The new head coach of the Denver Broncos, who previously coached Kamara with the Saints.

Mickey Loomis

The general manager of the New Orleans Saints.

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What they’re saying

“Having Alvin Kamara with Travis Etienne is 'great situation' for Saints. We love Alvin. He means the world to all of us.”

— Mickey Loomis, Saints General Manager

The takeaway

The Broncos' hopes of reuniting Alvin Kamara with his former coach Sean Payton have been dashed, as the Saints have made it clear they intend to keep the star running back as a key part of their rebuilding efforts under new leadership.