Kamara says he plans to stay with Saints, not traded

Alvin Kamara said Thursday he does not want to be traded and intends to finish his career with the New Orleans Saints, pushing back against trade speculation that has swirled as the team struggles through a 1-5 start to the season. The five-time Pro Bowl running back made the comments after reports that Saints general manager Mickey Loomis had discussed trade interest in Kamara with him.

Kamara, who signed a two-year, $24.5 million extension last fall that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season, told reporters he has repeatedly expressed a desire to remain in New Orleans. "I dont want to go anywhere and Ive said it countless times," he said. When asked about the idea of being traded, Kamara added that if the team did move him he would likely step away from the league. "If Mickey comes downstairs and says that, Im going to go drink a piña colada somewhere," he said.

A separate account of discussions between Loomis and Kamara said the general manager approached the running back in the interest of transparency after teams inquired about acquiring him. That account said Kamara told Loomis he wanted to stay with the franchise until retirement. Kamara disputed that...