Alvin Kamara is off to an excellent start in the 2024 season, which is ideal for the New Orleans Saints and the running back's future contract prospects.

The Saints may regret waiting to shake hands on Alvin Kamara’s contract extension. He’s been an even greater fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense than advertised:

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara "putting himself in line" for a huge payday in 2025 with his play on the field so far this season.

Alvin Kamara walked out on the final day of the Saints’ minicamp as part of his effort to secure a new contract. No agreement was reached, but the veteran back has enjoyed a stellar start to the season while putting negotiations on hold.

The Saints and RB Alvin Kamara were unable to reach a long-term deal despite negotiating the entire offseason and all the way until the start of the season, per Ian Rapoport. However, Kamara’s scintillating start to the season has put him in an excellent position for when contract talks resume.

Coming into the season, Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints was thought to be on the downside of his career, but so far he has been anything but that.