KANSAS CITY, MO — October 15, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly preparing a lifeline for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, proposing a trade to pull him from the Saints’ dismal 1-5 start before the November 4 deadline. With the Chiefs’ ground game sputtering at 22nd in the league (105.3 yards per game), this move could ignite their offense and bolster their Super Bowl push.
The Saints, mired in a five-game losing streak, are eyeing a rebuild, making Kamara—a five-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year—a prime trade candidate. Last Word on Sports floated a proposal: the Chiefs acquire Kamara for a 2026 fourth-round pick. At 30, Kamara’s two-year, $24.5 million deal through 2026 fits Kansas City’s cap space, offering immediate impact.
This season, Kamara has managed 314 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 83 carries, plus 122 receiving yards on 22 catches—a dual-threat threat despite New Orleans’ 24th-ranked offense. Chiefs GM Brett Veach sees him as the perfect complement to Patrick Mahomes, easing the load on Isiah Pacheco (4.0 yards per carry, no TDs) and the fading Kareem Hunt (3.2 yards per carry). Rookie Brashard Smith shows promise, but Kamara’s versatility could transform the backfield.
CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin nailed it: “Mahomes is doing too much. The Chiefs aren’t yet trusting their ‘heroes’ like Pacheco and Hunt. What if the AFC champs lure Kamara into a Super Bowl hunt?” Benjamin added, “Kamara owns the exact receiving tools to thrive in Andy Reid’s scheme, alongside Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown. Would he pass on that for a rebuild?”
Rashee Rice’s return from a six-game suspension in Week 7 adds firepower, but a Kamara trade would elevate the run game, reducing Mahomes’ rushing reliance.
Saints GM Mickey Loomis has received inquiries, but Kamara’s no-trade clause and desire to retire in New Orleans pose hurdles. With $2.9 million in cap space (per OverTheCap), the Chiefs can maneuver, but they need Saints and Kamara’s buy-in.
This could be the spark Kansas City craves amid their 3-3 start. Chiefs Kingdom, what do you think—trade for Kamara?
Based on reports from Chiefs’ media, CBS Sports, and NFL Network
