Alvin Kamara, Denver Broncos
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Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks on in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on January 04, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
The Denver Broncos are expected to be a top-tier contender in the AFC heading into the 2026 NFL season.
Last year, they made a run to the AFC Championship Game before coming up short against the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, the Broncos were forced to play that game without star quarterback Bo Nix, who went down with an ankle injury in the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills.
While the end of the season was disappointing, Denver is still in good shape.
So far this offseason, the Broncos have made some aggressive moves. The trade for star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was the most aggressive move, but the team also re-signed JK Dobbins and linebacker Alex Singleton.
Could Denver still be open to making more moves? An intriguing suggestion has been made.
Broncos Linked to Potential Trade for $24.5 Million Running Back
On SI’s Zach Pressnell has weighed in on the suggestion that the Broncos could be a potential trade suitor for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
“For the Broncos, this trade could make sense, too. The Broncos have some running back depth, but they could use a veteran to lead the team,” Pressnell wrote.
“This deal would pair Kamara with head coach Sean Payton, who coached Kamara in New Orleans a few years ago. This duo worked well together and was very productive. They could reunite in Denver this year.”
Kamara may not be the player that he once was just a few short years ago, but he’s still capable of playing a role. For a Denver team looking to win a Super Bowl, his presence on the roster could be a step in the right direction.
What Would Alvin Kamara Bring to Denver?
Last season with the Saints, Kamara played in 11 games. He carried the football 131 times for 471 yards and a touchdown, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry. In addition, Kamara caught 33 passes for 186 yards.
Back in the 2024 season with New Orleans, the 30-year-old running back recorded 950 yards and six touchdowns on 228 carries. He also chipped in with 68 receptions for 543 yards and two more scores.
Even though last year was a disappointment for Kamara, he still has some football left. Being able to pair with J.K. Dobbins would take a lot of pressure off of his shoulders.
Whether or not the Broncos have any level of interest in Kamara remains to be seen. However, if they’re open to the idea of bringing in another playmaker, a trade for Kamara likely wouldn’t break the bank and could be a nice finishing touch to the offense.