This could be interesting. Rookie running back CJ Donaldson is expected to come up from the New Orleans Saints practice squad for Week 1's road game with the Detroit Lions, reports Nick Underhill for NewOrleans.Football. While the Saints will have Travis Etienne Jr. and Kendre Miller in the lineup, veteran rusher Alvin Kamara is questionable to play and Audric Estime has been preemptively ruled out with a thigh injury. This would be one of three times the Saints can elevate Donaldson from the practice squad before they're required to promote him to the 53-man roster.
Donaldson is a bigger back, listed at 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, and the Saints took time to figure out what he could do during the preseason and training camp by moving him around the formation as a fullback and halfback. That's a role he's familiar with dating back to his time in college with Ohio State and West Virginia. We know that rookie tight end Oscar Delp isn't playing in Week 1 due to a hamstring injury so maybe Donaldson does more than take some handoffs in short-yardage situations. He could get some opportunities to pave the way as a lead blocker and stand up blitzing defenders in the backfield.
But that doesn't mean he won't get some carries. Even if Etienne is going to take the lion's share of rushing attempts, Kamara isn't likely to see many touches if he does get the green light, being so soon removed from a preseason knee injury. Miller has missed 30 of his 51 possible games with New Orleans because of injuries. It makes sense to have Donaldson available in case of an emergency, if for no other reason than to keep Kamara from being rushed into some unfavorable situations.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Report: Rookie RB to be called up from Saints practice squad vs. Lions

#rookie #squad #injury

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee), who is listed as questionable for the Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions, is not expected to have a big role if he does play.
SOURCE: Nick Underhill - NewOrleans.Football
Why it Matters: Although Kamara still has a chance to suit up in the season opener, it sounds like the Saints will play it safe with their veteran running back. Kamara should be a solid flex option this season, especially in PPR formats, but even he does play, he should probably be left on the bench in Week 1.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alvin Kamara likely limited

#play #Alvin #lions #source

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) practiced fully on Friday, Sept. 11, and is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
SOURCE: NewOrleansSaints.com
Why It Matters: With Kamara listed as questionable and practicing fully, he could factor into the backfield. He could be used as a flex play in leagues or an RB2 or RB3 in deeper ones. He will be a volatile play, though, with the team signing Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason, it leaves a lot up in the air with their backfield.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 1

#kamara #Alvin

The Yahoo Fantasy Football crew is ready to get bold for Week 1. Which one of these predictions will come true?
I know the quarterback situation in New Orleans is going to make people nervous, but this matchup has all the ingredients for the Chris Olave show. Alvin Kamara looks questionable, first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson will not play and the Saints are facing what many expect to be the best offense in the NFL.
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Detroit is going to score points. If New Orleans wants to keep up, Tyler Shough is going to have to throw the football and his easiest answer will be feeding Olave. Olave is coming off career highs with 100 catches, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns on 155 targets. He finished as the WR7 in fantasy points per game and already showed us this exact ceiling with a 10-catch, 148-yard, two-touchdown performance last season.
I am calling for double-digit targets, more than 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns. There will be bigger names attached to better quarterbacks across the Week 1 slate, but very few receivers have a clearer path to dominating their team's passing volume. Olave takes advantage of the game environment and opens the season as the overall WR1. — Ray Garvin

#season #points

Aston Villa host **** nal at Villa Park on Monday looking to respond after a 4-0 opening-weekend defeat at Brighton, a result that left Unai Emery's side without a point or a shot on target.
The visit of the champions arrives amid significant summer turnover at Villa Park, with several new signings in line to feature for the first time.
Leon Bailey, Amadou Onana (knee), Johan Manzambi (knee) and Brian Madjo (ankle/foot) are all unavailable, and Joao Gomes is suspended. Tammy Abraham is a doubt with a groin/hip issue. Ollie Watkins departed the club this summer, adding to the selection questions facing Emery in attack.
Zion Suzuki, a £30 million signing from Parma, is expected to make his Villa debut in goal after Marco Bizot started the defeat at Brighton. Leon Goretzka, who joined the club on Thursday, is set to come straight into midfield in place of the suspended Gomes, partnering Boubacar Kamara. Nicolas Jackson is also in line for his first involvement, leading the line in Watkins' absence, with John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía and George Hemmings providing support behind him.
Aston Villa possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelöf, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Goretzka; McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings; Jackson

#villa #line #park #leon

We are finally done with preseason, and less than two weeks away from the beginning of the regular season. For the New Orleans Saints, this was a pretty busy training camp with position battles sprinkled throughout the team. Many of these battles did not have clear winners, but the Saints still must figure out who they want to bring in for the season, and here is my attempt to do that.
This was such an interesting position battle because Zach Wilson did look like the better QB in game 1, but it went back to square 1 after game 2. It was such a bad performance by both QBs that any momentum was destroyed. Then, in game 3, Rattler did look like the better QB, and I think the Saints might just go with what they're comfortable with.
Devin Neal on the IR
The RBs became such an interesting situation due to the injuries, but hopefully, mostly everyone will be healthy for Game 1. Alvin Kamara's availability is a bit up in the air, so if he hits the IR, I can see this group only being 4 players, and I do see Devin Neal on the IR. I think, given the injury luck this season, bringing 5 guys makes sense, and all of them did really well in game 3 of the preseason.
Jordyn Tyson on IR

#interesting

This Saturday sees the second matchday of Serie A continue, with as many as three matches kicking off simultaneously at 18:30: action gets underway in Florence, Reggio Emilia and Monza.
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Let's take a look at the official choices made by the coaches and the starting elevens who will be on the pitch from the first minute.
MONZA (3-4-2-1): Thiam; Kouadio, Lucchesi, A. Carboni; Birindelli, Mout, Foe Ondoa, Mangas; Colpani, Mota; G. Varela. | LIKELY
UDINESE (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Abankwah, Ebosse, Solet; Vojvoda, Piotrowski, Karlstrom, H. Kamara; Unai Gomez, Ekkelenkamp. | LIKELY

#likely #florence #emilia #channel

The overall RB1 is the most important player in all of fantasy football. ****** yst Joel Smyth goes over the curse of RB1s past, why the overall No. 1 player is so important for winning leagues and who they could be in 2026.
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Former RB1s of the season prior have not fared well the following season; some would even say they've been cursed. Whether it's injury or a steep decline, the player who dominated the league the year before, often being taken first overall, has failed to live up to expectations in each of the past seven seasons, with Alvin Kamara being the lone top RB (although still dipping by 7.0 PPG).
Below is a look at the RB1 from the past seven seasons in Full-PPR formats.
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#player #season #rb1s #year

Saints quietly make late-night trade with 49ers for ex-Raiders fourth-round RB originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New Orleans Saints made some huge upgrades to the roster this offseason, one of those being the big free-agent signing of Travis Etienne Jr.
He's now the starter, and Alvin Kamara is the RB2, with Keandre Miller the third-string RB. But after adding Etienne, this room got a bit crowded. And yet, the Saints reportedly added another back late on Sunday night.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Saints traded linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for Zamir White. This is an interesting addition for the Saints, as it might reveal where a few of their injured tailbacks stand.
"Trade: the Saints are sending veteran LB Deion Jones to San Francisco in exchange for RB Zamir White, per sources," Schefter reports.

#deion #francisco #trade

Nice and FC Lorient go head-to-head at Allianz Riviera this Saturday in the Ligue 1. Nice mark their 68th participation in the competition, whilst FC Lorient go into their 19th.
In their last fixture, Nice shared the spoils 0-0 with Hull City (Pre-season 2026/27). In their last encounter, FC Lorient were beaten 4-1 by SV 07 Elversberg (Pre-season 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw.
Laurent Abergel - Cruciate Ligament Tear
Bingourou Kamara - Knee Injury

#allianz

A series of fights and skirmishes threatened to derail the New Orleans Saints' joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys, but the Saints managed to get through the afternoon without any fight-related injuries. That's not to say they got out of it unscathed. Several players exited practice early, two of them starters: running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Quincy Riley. The severity of their injuries is not yet known.
"Only two guys who weren't able to finish practice were Alvin with a knee, and then Quincy with a groin," head coach Kellen Moore told reporters afterwards. "Other than that, good work, obviously you guys saw the chippiness of it. Not the ideal flow of a joint practice but we got the work that we needed. We'll have one more Thursday with the Rams, we've had a number (of practices) with those guys before, so (not worried)."
Moore later clarified that wide receiver Ronnie Bell left the practice with heat-related issues; he was seen walking slowly too the sideline before being driven indoors on a trainer's cart without his jersey. Wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's top wide receiver, briefly received attention from trainers after taking a hit on a catch but remained on the sidelines to observe the rest of practice. He later returned for the final sequence of team drills in a red zone period.
Fans and reporters covering the joint practice counted as many as six, seven, ten or more dustups over the course of the two-hour practice session. Both teams were fortunate to get out of it without any serious injuries from the fists and helmets flying around. We'll see if tempers flare up again on Thursday when the Saints and Rams meet for their own joint practice session.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints injury updates after joint practice with Cowboys

#injuries #guys

The San Francisco 49ers' injury report added two more names Wednesday, and it didn't take long for two more players to join them before practice was over.
Defensive tackle Gracen Halton (ankle) and right guard Dominick Puni (concussion) were held out of practice, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Puni's absence is a particular concern for an offensive line that has already been shuffling personnel through the opening weeks of camp, with Connor Colby working into the mix at left guard. Losing Puni to the concussion protocol, even temporarily, forces San Francisco to lean further on its depth up front.
Halton's ankle issue adds to a defensive tackle room that's already been thin. The 49ers waived Mikail Kamara with an injury designation earlier in camp after he tore his ACL, and rookie C.J. West has been trying to establish himself in the rotation. That group took another hit Wednesday when West and edge rusher ***** us Leo were both shaken up and left practice early, per the same report. Their statuses weren't immediately known, but any extended absence would thin out a front seven that's already dealing with attrition. Halton was enjoying a nice preseason before this injury.
The new additions come on top of an offseason and camp that has been rough on San Francisco's roster. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve because of lingering issues from last year's PCL injury, and the receiver room has been further strained by Mike Evans (quad), Christian Kirk (calf) and De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) all missing time. Evans and Stribling are back, at least, and Stribling enjoyed a great preseason debut against the ***** ans.
Running back Jordan James is also out with fractured ribs, and George Kittle opened camp on the active/PUP list as he continues working back from a torn Achilles.

#stribling #already #back #francisco

We're almost there -- the New Orleans Saints released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday's preseason game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and for the most part, it's what you expect. The starting offensive line looks like what we've seen at training camp. It's the same pecking order at running back with Kendre Miller at RB3, even while he's missed several days of practice reps with an injury. Backups like Audric Estime and Devin Neal need to do more with their own reps to unseat him (and in Neal's case, also get healthy). But there are some points of note and takeaways from this first depth chart. It's important to remember this is an unofficial document made for media purposes, not a set-in-stone reflection of how the team is operating at practice every day. Coaches are going to stack some of these positions differently.
And here is what we learned:
There isn't much of a buffer between Simpkins (an undrafted free agent last year) and Wright (a rookie fourth-round pick) and the opportunity to play under the bright lights. Both backups are listed on the second-string offense behind Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz, respectively. And that's before Dillon Radunz goes on injured reserve. The Saints listed Radunz as the backup left guard but he's been practicing ahead of Wright until his recent knee injury. We may see William Sherman get the nod in a pinch, but look for Wright to log a ton of snaps this preseason.
This may not be too surprising if you've been keeping up with the daily highlight reels from practice, but being drafted in Round 6 doesn't mean you're a slam dunk to make the team. Brown followed that up by making some big catches in team drills, routinely getting open in one-on-one sessions, and standing out during special teams periods. He's listed as the immediate backup behind Chris Olave on the second-team offense as well the primary returner on both punts and kickoffs. He's still behind Jordyn Tyson and Devaughn Vele, sure. Brown is on the fast track to not just make the 53-man roster but to see meaningful snaps on Sundays.
The workload for respected veterans like Cameron Jordan and Alvin Kamara has been obvious. Jordan practiced with the second-string defense behind Chase Young and Carl Granderson (before his hamstring injury flared up) while Kamara mainly worked in passing situations and third downs with Travis Etienne Jr. seeing early-down work. Both of them have taken a backseat to new arrivals and younger teammates. But that isn't reflected on this unofficial depth chart. Jordan is listed as a starter with Young "or" Granderson starting at the other edge rusher spot. Kamara has the same "or" designation with Etienne. It's a symbol of respect for the vets but it doesn't reflect the team's plans for them. Young and Etienne are going to play as many snaps as they can handle.

#wright

The San Francisco 49ers worked out Ogbo Okoronkwo this past Sunday. On Wednesday morning, the team officially reunited Okoronkwo with Raheem Morris.
The former fifth-round pick out of the 2018 NFL Draft has played with some of the best defensive coordinators in the NFL, including Morris, DeMeco Ryans, Jim Schwartz, and Vic Fangio.
Okoronkwo, 31, has been a backup for most of his career. He played sparingly under Morris in the one year they spent together with the Rams. Okoronkwo actually played more in Los Angeles once Morris left. From the 2022 to 2024 seasons, he played around 400 snaps per season.
To date, Okoronkwo's best year came with the Texans in 2022, where he generated a 18.5% pressure rate, had 33 stops, and 5 sacks.
The 49ers are in need of edge rush help after losing a potential depth piece in Mikail Kamara to a torn ACL, Keion White with an adductor injury, and Cameron Sample to a knee injury. Mykel Williams remains on the active/PUP List, while Nick Bosa continues to work his way up to participating in 11-on-11 drills.

#played #best #injury

It had been a long 206-day wait for Boubacar Kamara on the touchline.
The 26-year-old had been sidelined since the 10 January 2026 after coming off in the ninth minute in the 2-1 FA Cup third round victory against Tottenham.
Eight months prior to suffering an injury against Spurs, he had missed eight months in 2024 following a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
However, his return in the 3-1 victory over BG Pathum United in Bangkok is one Unai Emery will welcome.
In the 17 games he started during the 2025-26 season, Emery's side won 12, lost two and drew three.

#SPURS

Boubacar Kamara marked his return to the Aston Villa squad with a goal in the 3-1 pre-season victory over Thai Premier League side, BG Pathum United.
First half goals from Victor Lindelof and Emi Buendia gave Unai Emery's side a comfortable victory in Thailand.
Kamara has not featured for Villa since January 2026 after suffering a knee ligament injury.
The 26-year-old scored within a minute of being substituted and said "it feels good to be back" as he returned to a match-winning Villa side.
"I've worked hard during my rehab, for coming back stronger, so I'm happy to be here," said Kamara.

#victory #aston #premier #league

2 Saints training camp battles fantasy football managers must have their eye on appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Every fantasy football season is shaped by a handful of training camp battles that quietly determine league-winning value before Week 1 ever kicks off. Savvy fantasy managers know that the biggest draft bargains often emerge from unsettled depth charts. The New Orleans Saints enter the 2026 season with a promising young quarterback under center and an influx of offensive talent. They have a coaching staff intent on creating fierce competition throughout the roster. As such, opportunities abound for players who can seize meaningful snaps. Two position battles, in particular, have the potential to dramatically reshape fantasy draft boards.
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The Saints spent the offseason restructuring its offensive identity. Their main goal was to accelerate their transition into a new era built around quarterback Tyler Shough.
The front office made one of its boldest moves by signing Travis Etienne Jr to a lucrative four-year contract. That immediately injects explosive speed into the backfield while simultaneously restructuring Alvin Kamara's contract to preserve roster flexibility.

#battles #clutchpoints #season

The New Orleans Saints are still in the early stages of training camp, but one of the team's newest additions, former Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards, believes the offense is already beginning to establish its identity on the ground.
Speaking with the media after practice, the veteran offensive lineman said the biggest strength of the Saints' backfield is that every running back brings something different, giving the coaching staff plenty of options when building the rushing attack.
He pointed to new Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. as a player whose patience separates him.
"I think the beauty of Travis is his ability to start and stop and kind of have this patience behind the line of scrimmage as well as at the line of scrimmage," he said. "Then make a decision and go is really special and unique."
He also praised Alvin Kamara's ability to change a game with one touch.

#travis #back #buffalo

Drew Brees saved one of his most clutch touchdown passes for his final year in the NFL. With 41 days to go until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2026 season on the road with the Detroit Lions, this 41-yard strike against his old Los Angeles Chargers team is our pick for the Saints Play of the Day. You can see it for yourself right here.
Trailing by 20-13 in the fourth quarter and facing 1st-and-10 from the Los Angeles 37-yard line, Brees was sacked by Joey Bosa for a loss of five yards. The second down run by Alvin Kamara was snuffed out after gaining a single yard. Now it was 3rd-and-14 from the 41-yard line, and time was running out. But Brees delivered by stepping up in the pocket and dropping a pass over the top of the Chargers defense, hitting Jared Cook in stride. The big tight end walked into the end zone for six points and Wil Lutz kicked the game-tying extra point.
It proved to be decisive in a game that went to overtime, and which the Saints won because of another Lutz kick. The New Orleans defense came through in a big spot by stopping Justin Herbert's Chargers offense in overtime, sealing the win, but they wouldn't have even gotten the chance without this touchdown pass from No. 9.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Clutch Drew Brees TD against his old team is the Saints Play of Day 41

#brees #drew #lutz

Colorado football is entering its most pivotal season under head coach Deion Sanders after finishing 3-9 in 2025 and needing to bounce back in a major way. Sanders is hoping a retooled defense led by new defensive coordinator Chris Marve can be part of the fix.
The defense is expected to have a completely new look, with transfers possibly filling all 11 starting spots. Along the defensive line, a rotating group of edge rushers will need to step up to elevate a pass rush that could not get to the quarterback last year. A new starting linebacker duo and an entirely revamped secondary will complete the defensive rebrand.
Fall camp offers an opportunity for the new group to build much-needed chemistry, but more importantly, find the 11 players that work best together. After going over the offensive depth chart, here is our projected two-deep defensive lineup heading into Colorado football's fall camp.
Starters: Toby Anene, Vili Taufatofua
Backup(s): Immanuel Ezeogu, Lamont Lester Jr., Balasama Kamara, Yamil Talib

#defensive #Colorado #fall #group

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken admitted he will likely have to bring in further defensive reinforcements after several key players were struck down by injury in the opening three games of the season.
Vice-captain Stephen Kingsley, new centre-back Malachi ***** an-Walcott and right-back Christian Borchgrevink all picked up knocks in the Champions League qualifying double header against Sturm Graz, which ended in a 6-0 aggregate defeat.
Club captain Craig Halkett is already missing after rupturing his Achilles in the third-to-last match of the previous campaign, while fellow centre-half Stuart Findlay is out for next week's league match after his red card in the opener against Aberdeen.
Vrancken has already utilised four centre-back pairings, with midfielder McEntee filling in next to Findlay in the 2-1 loss at Pittodrie.
Jordi Altena and Harry Milne are the only fit full-backs, while Jamie McCart and MJ Kamson-Kamara, who is yet to play a competitive game for Hearts, are the fit centre-back options. New signing Laurent Mendy could also fill in further back.

#vrancken #findlay #captain #match

Although training camp is back and the New Orleans Saints are finally on the field again, the business side of football always tends to creep in. While most were worried about rookie Jordyn Tyson's availability for drills, which turned out to be full participation, maybe some attention should have been put on Chris Olave's contract.
Yesterday, in Saints General manager Mickey Loomis' press conference with Saints media, he spoke on the contract talks and had nothing negative to say. Olave was good to go for training camp, and his presence was never in question, but on the first day, he did sit out team drills due to the contract situation.
Contract situations like these can often cause issues, but this one may be different. While other players around the NFL are fully sitting out, Olave just chose not to participate in team drills. This is similar to what Alvin Kamara did a few years ago when he was looking for a new contract, and it never caused issues. Instead of holding out, Olave is holding in, so he is still a participant, just not fully.
This move puts just enough pressure on the front office to get this deal done quickly, and with what Loomis said about those negotiations, that should come sooner rather than later.

#contract

Travis Etienne is ready to ignite the Saints' offense at training camp originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the New Orleans Saints begin training camp, one of the most intriguing storylines will be the arrival of running back Travis Etienne Jr. and the impact he can make in the team's revamped offense.
After signing with the Saints in free agency, Etienne brings explosive playmaking ability and versatility to an offense looking to become more dynamic under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Although veteran Alvin Kamara remains a major part of the Saints' plans, the team's decision to restructure Kamara's contract has opened the door for Etienne to carve out a significant role.
Etienne's ability to contribute as both a runner and a receiver makes him an ideal fit for Moore's offensive system. Throughout his career, he has shown the speed to turn short gains into explosive plays while also serving as a reliable target out of the backfield. Moore is expected to utilize Etienne's quickness by getting him involved on outside runs, screens, swing passes, and mismatches against linebackers in the passing game.
Last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Etienne totaled 13 touchdowns, once again proving he can be a productive weapon near the goal line while also generating big plays in the open field. His combination of acceleration and versatility gives New Orleans another offensive threat that defenses must account for on every snap.

#etienne #travis #sporting #orleans

The New Orleans Saints built a deeper, more balanced roster in the team's second offseason under head coach Kellen Moore. They made additions across the offense and defense that appear to have raised the team's ceiling ahead of training camp.
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.

#talent #upside #season #orleans

The Cleveland Browns will be without starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins at the start of training camp with rookies reporting to Berea today.
The veteran defensive tackle suffered a season-ending quad injury in Week 13 a year ago. This injury required surgery as the defensive starter was in the midst of a strong individual season that could have landed him in the Pro Bowl. Prior to his injury, Collins had racked up a career-high 6.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss through just 11 full games.
He is still recovering from that injury and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Anticipating a massive year-two jump from 2025 NFL Draft fifth overall pick, Mason Graham, he is expected to once again headline the defensive tackle room under first-year defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg. Former second rounder Mike Hall Jr. also enters a make-or-break season with the Browns after a disappointing sophomore season.
Free agent addition Kalia Davis, undrafted standout from last year Adin Huntington, and long-time practice squad player Sam Kamara round out the defensive tackle room at the start of training camp.

#defensive #start #camp

Southend United have signed forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for ******* ault earlier this month.
Colclough, 31, was given a 28-month term - suspended for two years - after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm without intent at Derby Crown Court.
He had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January and previously worked with Southend boss Kieron Dyer at Chesterfield as the Spireites won promotion to League Two in 2023-24.
The Shrimpers have also signed midfielder Tommy Backwell, 23, and 22-year-old winger Sahid Kamara following successful trials at Roots Hall.
Colclough has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

#colclough #year

We've reached the running backs on our All-NFC South Team of the 2020s, and it looks like a changing of the guard is on the way halfway through the decade. New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara has been the top dog at his position group for a long time -- but Bijan Robinson is closing the gap quickly after singlehandedly dragging the Atlanta Falcons into relevance. But the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have something to say about our list, too. Let's get to it.
One key stat we're relying on is Approximate Value from Pro Football Reference, which PFR defines as "an attempt to put a single number on the seasonal value of a player at any position from any year." In practice, that means giving higher numbers to player who start more games, play more snaps, and do more to help their team win by racking up yards, scoring touchdowns, creating turnovers and sacking quarterbacks, and so on. We're also ***** igning point values to being named a first-team All-Pro (ten points), second-team All-Pro (five points), and Pro Bowler (three points). And then we're adding those numbers together. Remember, these are all-decade teams for the NFC South, which didn't exist until 2002, and only contributions on the four teams in the division factor into our formula. So Drew Brees earning a Pro Bowl nod with the San Diego Chargers in 2005 doesn't help him, for example.
Team: New Orleans Saints (2020 to present)
AV: 51
Awards: All-Pro second team (1), Pro Bowler (2)

#saints #value #position

ESPN released its top-10 running back rankings ahead of the 2026 NFL season, voted on by league personnel, and the New Orleans Saints were shut out. Both Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara received votes, but didn't crack the top 10.
Although Kamara had a down year in 2025, it's especially tough to leave Etienne off the list. The 27-year-old running back, who signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Saints in free agency, has a strong case for inclusion in the back half of the top 10. The ranking was based on votes from league executives, coaches, and scouts — and it was meant to identify the best running backs right now, not who has the best long-term projection or career resume.
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Last year, the New Orleans Saints entered the season with extremely low outside expectations. Many ******* ysts believed they would end up as one of, if not the worst team in the NFL.
Though, to be fair, they were working with a young, first-year head coach. The Saints also had no surefire starting quarterback. Eventually, rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough forced his way into the starting lineup, but it wasn’t until Spencer Rattler got the team out to a 1-7 start.
Of course, it didn’t help that the production of some of the Saints’ veterans dropped off last season either.
One player who didn’t live up to his own standards is Alvin Kamara. The five-time Pro Bowl running back finished with a career-low 471 rushing yards and 186 receiving yards while playing in just 11 games.
Now the 30-year-old is headed into the final year of his contract in New Orleans, yet the team has already replaced him in the starting lineup with prized free agent acquisition Travis Etienne who inked a four-year, $48 million contract. Meanwhile, Kamara is now set for a backup role, yet still has a 2026 cap hit of $10.4 million. That’s just too rich for a player without a featured role on a team that isn’t expected to compete for a Super Bowl.

One of the NFL's most puzzling offseason moves, or lack thereof, involves the New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara. The expectation has been that he will eventually be traded, yet the Saints have shown little urgency in making a move.
At this point, Kamara could understandably be frustrated, as it appears increasingly clear he is not part of the team's long-term plans.
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Reports suggest that Saints insiders currently project Kamara as the backup running back behind newly signed Travis Etienne Jr. While the expectation is still that he will eventually be moved, that outlook only adds insult to injury at this stage. The Saints need to settle the situation by either trading him or releasing him.
Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores a touchdown during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images