Ravens Propose Trade for Saints RB Alvin Kamara

The high cost of acquiring the star running back raises concerns for Baltimore.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly considering a trade proposal that would send their 2026 second-round pick and running back Justice Hill to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for star running back Alvin Kamara. While Kamara would provide a dynamic complement to Derrick Henry in the Ravens' backfield, the high price tag has some analysts questioning whether the deal makes sense for Baltimore.

Why it matters

The Ravens are looking to bolster their offense after a disappointing 2025 season, and adding a playmaker like Kamara could help them return to the playoffs. However, giving up a valuable second-round pick and a young running back in Hill may be too steep a price, especially for a player like Kamara who is entering the later stages of his career.

The details

The proposed trade would send Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for running back Justice Hill and the Ravens' 2026 second-round draft pick. Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is reportedly interested in adding Kamara to complement the bruising running style of Derrick Henry, similar to the successful running back duo he had in 2025 with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.

  • The Ravens are considering this trade proposal during the 2026 NFL offseason.

The players

Alvin Kamara

A star running back for the New Orleans Saints who has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason.

Derrick Henry

The Ravens' star running back and one of the most dominant rushers in the NFL.

Justice Hill

A running back for the Baltimore Ravens who would be included in the proposed trade.

Declan Doyle

The offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens who is interested in adding a complementary running back to pair with Derrick Henry.

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What they’re saying

“The Ravens can use another running back behind Henry. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle found great success with a D'Andre Swift/Kyle Monangai combination in 2025. He may not see that upside with Justice Hill, but he definitely will see it with Kamara.”

— Thomas Carelli, Sports Illustrated Writer

What’s next

The Ravens will need to weigh the potential benefits of adding Kamara against the high cost of the trade proposal before deciding whether to pursue the deal.

The takeaway

While the idea of pairing Alvin Kamara with Derrick Henry in the Ravens' backfield is an enticing one, the steep price of a second-round pick and a young running back like Justice Hill may be too much for Baltimore to justify, especially given Kamara's age and recent decline in production.