TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints thought all was well in their Alvin Kamara contract negotiations, until it wasn’t.
Seemingly out of the blue, the Saints’ three-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara opted to hold out in search of a new contract rather than risk being injured under his rookie deal. Kamara has been out of practice the last three days, of all which have been deemed unexcused.