Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Alvin Kamara remains sidelined with a knee injury, listed as out for the Saints' Week 15 game against the Panthers on December 14, 2025. The running back has missed multiple games following a sprained MCL sustained in Week 12 against the Falcons, with no practice reps this week. Coach Kellen Moore confirmed the absence Friday, shifting focus to backups like Devin Neal amid New Orleans' backfield woes. Ankle issues compounded earlier, but knee dominates current reports no timeline beyond potential Week 16 return if practice ramps up Thursday.Underdog NFL on X reports Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) skipped Thursday practice again.
What Happened to Alvin Kamara?
Alvin Kamara twisted his knee in the first quarter of the Week 12 loss to the Falcons on November 22, 2025, tackled by linebacker Kaden Elliss on a pass play. He limped off after three carries for 11 yards and two catches for four, ruled out by halftime medical tent visit, sideline jog test failed. MCL sprain diagnosed post-game, per NFL Network, atop season-long ankle irritation. DNP all week for Week 14 and 15 practices solidified the shelf time. Saints' injury-riddled run game exposed; Neal stepped up with 69 scrimmage yards last outing.
When Will Alvin Kamara Return?
Alvin Kamara eyes a potential return for Week 16 against the Buccaneers, pending Thursday/Friday practice participation. No sessions since Week 12 injury keep him out through Week 15 (December 14, 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff), but Moore's ruling out Neal (hamstring) hints at Kamara ramp-up. Initial 2-4 week prognosis from MCL sprain aligns with December 21 Buccaneers clash risk of re-injury looms at age 30. Week 17 finale possible if cleared; Saints play Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m. ET. Monitor injury report dropping Wednesday.
Alvin Kamara Stats
Alvin Kamara's 2025 season through 11 games shows 471 rushing yards on unknown carries, one touchdown, and 186 receiving yards. Pre-injury pace topped 1,000 scrimmage yards, echoing his 2024 Pro Bowl form versatile RB1 role with screen threats and goal-line punches. Post-Week 12 absence dropped fantasy stock; Neal's 17 touches averaged four yards. Career marks: five Pro Bowls, 6,514 rush yards, 44 TDs entering 2025. Saints leanbackfield waitsnKamara's motor defines their ground attack when healthy.
Disclaimer: Alvin Kamara "ruled out" status for Saints Week 15 vs. Panthers on December 14, 2025, confirmed by coach Kellen Moore and official injury reports. Info from team sources as of December 12 always verify latest on NFL.com or Saints.com for accuracy.
