The New Orleans Saints have been struggling in the absence of star quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, and it turns out that is unlikely to change. According to ESPN NFL Insider, "Saints ruled out RB Alvin Kamara and QB Derek Carr for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders."

The New Orleans Saints head to Green Bay for a Monday Night Football game against the Packers. The task will be difficult enough with a dome team playing on the Frozen Tundra. Compounding the test, QB Derek Carr will be unavailable. That news only added a heightened focus on running back Alvin Kamara’s current status.

The Saints could be down another top playmaker when they come to Lambeau Field to play the Packers on Monday Night Football. Alvin Kamara is likely out with a groin injury.

As per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Kamara may be hanging up the cleats for the remainder of the 2024 season. "Saints RB Alvin Kamara's groin injury still is being evaluated but it's possible it is a season-ending injury and he has played his last down this year, per sources, said Schefter in his post on X.

The New Orleans Saints are looking to bounce back from an embarrassing shutout against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16, and have announced their final injury designations for Week 17. Quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders,

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed the team’s Week 16 contest against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Let’s examine what happened to Kamara and whether he’ll suit up for New Orleans in Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders (or at any point this season).