When Saints running back Alvin Kamara sprained his MCL in mid-August, there was word that he would miss about a month because of the injury.

New Orleans Saints TE Oscar Delp (hamstring) and RB Audric Estime (thigh) did not practice all week and have been ruled out ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. DE Cameron Jordan (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday,

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, September 11, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

Kamara sprained an MCL on August 18th, but the rehab is evidently going well. It is unclear whether Kamara could rotate in when the offense enters scoring position. Consider him a PPR FLEX option. Underhill did note that Kamara needs to make it to Sunday without any setbacks.

Former Saints assistant Dan Campbell had plenty to say about New Orleans, Tyler Shough and a defense he respects before the 2026 opener. The post Dan Campbell Praises ‘Hungry’ Saints Before Lions Week 1 Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ahead of Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 10. SOURCE: NewOrleansSaints.com. Why It Matters: It has been reported that Kamara is expecte

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee during an Aug. 18 joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys, is reportedly about "two weeks" ahead of schedule,