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Saints RB Kamara set to return from suspension
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA’s three-game suspension is officially over and he is set to return to work. Kamara was suspended for the first three games of the season… More after he pleaded no contest to breach of the peace in connection with a beating that left a man hospitalized. Kamara acknowledged he was “completely wrong” and served his suspension accordingly. He returns to a Saints offense that is in a state of flux after quarterback DEREK CARR suffered an injured throwing shoulder on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The Saints welcome Kamara back and are hoping for an immediate impact, starting on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Mailbag: September 20, 2023
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: When will Puka Nacua catch a touchdown? Emerging Sam LaPorta. Will Cam Akers re-unite with the Rams? How long until Alvin Kamara starts. Underrated Jakobi Meyers. And more. more »
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Saints RB Williams needs “some time” to recover from bad hammy
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said on Tuesday that running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS will miss “some time” because of a hamstring injury suffered in Monday night’s game against the… More Carolina Panthers. The Saints will likely be signing running back TONY JONES to the active roster. Jones has been elevated from the practice squad the last two weeks and scored 2 touchdowns on Monday after Williams left the game. The Saints also hope to get KENDRE MILLER back from a hamstring injury eventually. Meanwhile, veteran rusher ALVIN KAMARA will be serving the final game of his suspension this week. Less
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Saints RB Miller dealing with bad hammy
New Orleans Saints running back KENDRE MILLER is reportedly managing a new hamstring injury after a knee issue slowed him down throughout the summer. Saints head coach Dennis Allen didn’t do… More fantasy owners any favors on Thursday, declining to say whether Miller would be able to return in time for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans on September 10th. With Miller hobbled and ALVIN KAMARA suspended for the first three games of the season, the Saints will be thin in the running back room. Veteran running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS could be busy to start the season. Less
Source: Team Blog
Saints add free agent RB Williams
The New Orleans Saints signed free agent running back DARREL WILLIAMS after he worked out for the team earlier this week. The Saints needed running back help after KENDRE MILLER suffered… More a knee sprain over the weekend. While Miller is not expected to miss extensive time, the Saints will be without veteran ALVIN KAMARA for the first three games of the season due to his suspension. Thus, the need for extra backfield depth. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Mailbag: August 9, 2023
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Why it's best to zig when others zag on Isiah Pacheco. Most underrated players on the Fantasy Index draft board. Does a light suspension make Kamara an elite back again? And more. more »
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Around the NFL: Saints running backs
Alvin Kamara's suspension for his involvement in a 2022 Las Vegas street fight/beating was handed down yesterday, and it was surprising. What was widely expected to be a six-game seat for the Saints starter was in fact only 3 -- yes, half what several players recently got for placing legal bets on other professional sports. Kamara met with Roger Goodell this week, and he must be a helluva salesman. more »
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Saints RB Kamara meets with Goodell
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA met on Wednesday with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to share his side of the story from an incident that led to his arrest last… More year. Kamara was excused from training camp practice to take the owner’s private jet to New York for the meeting with the commissioner. There has been speculation for the past year that Kamara could face a two, four, or six game suspension if he is indeed suspended. Fantasy owners eagerly await Goodell’s decision as the Saints prepare to open the 2023 regular season at home against the Tennessee Titans on September 10th. Less
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Saints RB Kamara pleads to lesser charge
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA agreed to plead no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charger of breach of peace earlier this week for his alleged role in a 2022… More Las Vegas fight. Kamara is reportedly required to complete community service and pay the victim $100,000 for medical bills. Fantasy owners should note that Kamara still faces possible punishment from the NFL under the Personal Conduct Policy, although any such punishment is expected to be less than originally thought. Stay tuned. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Alvin Kamara
Some resolution yesterday for Alvin Kamara, and potentially good news for those who drafted him already in best-ball leagues. He's reached a plea deal to a lesser charge in the battery case against him from a 2022 incident in Las Vegas. more »
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Spotlight: Kendre Miller
Alvin Kamara likely will be suspended for six games, opening the door for some other running back in New Orleans in make an impact. On that front, Kendre Miller looks more compelling than Jamaal Williams. more »
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Fantasy News: Plan B
Rookie running backs can be slippery to evaluate. Particularly those selected in the later rounds. With the vast majority of these players, you’re not looking for overall value. You’re instead hoping you can latch onto a few viable games at some point during the season. more »
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Saints RB Kamara pleads not guilty
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA pleaded not guilty late last week to conspiracy to commit battery and substantial bodily harm charges relating to an incident from February of 2022.… More Kamara’s trial is set for July 31st. The conspiracy to commit battery charge is a misdemeanor, while the substantial bodily harm charge is classified as a felony. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: NFL.com
Saints RB Kamara indicted by grand jury
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA has been indicted by a grand jury in Nevada for his role in the alleged beating of a man in Las Vegas prior to… More the Pro Bowl in 2022. Kamara and three others were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. Kamara has yet to face punishment from the Saints or the NFL since his arrest on February 6, 2022. The indictment sends the case to district court, and a court date has been set for March 2nd. Less
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Saints RB Kamara misses second consecutive practice
New Orleans Saints running back ALVIN KAMARA missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday, with both a quad injury and personal reasons listed as the reasons why he was… More not present. Despite the missed practices, Kamara is reportedly expected to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Fantasy owners will want to check Kamara’s practice status today. Less
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