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KANSAS CITY, MO \u2014 October 15, 2025<\/p>\n

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\u2019 dismal 1-5 start before the November 4 deadline. With the Chiefs\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

The Saints, mired in a five-game losing streak, are eyeing a rebuild, making Kamara\u2014a five-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year\u2014a prime trade candidate. Last Word on Sports floated a proposal: the Chiefs acquire Kamara for a 2026 fourth-round pick. At 30, Kamara\u2019s two-year, $24.5 million deal through 2026 fits Kansas City\u2019s cap space, offering immediate impact.<\/p>\n

This season, Kamara has managed 314 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 83 carries, plus 122 receiving yards on 22 catches\u2014a dual-threat threat despite New Orleans\u2019 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\u2019s versatility could transform the backfield.<\/p>\n

CBS Sports\u2019 Cody Benjamin nailed it: \u201cMahomes is doing too much. The Chiefs aren\u2019t yet trusting their \u2018heroes\u2019 like Pacheco and Hunt. What if the AFC champs lure Kamara into a Super Bowl hunt?\u201d Benjamin added, \u201cKamara owns the exact receiving tools to thrive in Andy Reid\u2019s scheme, alongside Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown. Would he pass on that for a rebuild?\u201d<\/p>\n

Rashee Rice\u2019s return from a six-game suspension in Week 7 adds firepower, but a Kamara trade would elevate the run game, reducing Mahomes\u2019 rushing reliance.<\/p>\n

Saints GM Mickey Loomis has received inquiries, but Kamara\u2019s 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\u2019s buy-in.<\/p>\n

This could be the spark Kansas City craves amid their 3-3 start. Chiefs Kingdom, what do you think\u2014trade for Kamara?<\/p>\n

Based on reports from Chiefs\u2019 media, CBS Sports, and NFL Network<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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