Here's where things stand for the New Orleans Saints quarterback and running back ahead of Sunday's season finale in Tampa.

For much of this New Orleans Saints season, running back Alvin Kamara was doing what he normally does by being a shining beacon through a disappointing campaign. Kamara has been dealing with a groin injury for the past couple of weeks, though, not playing since partway through the matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints will close out what has been a disastrous 2024-25 season with a road game vs their NFC South divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints don’t have a ton to play for in this game,

Darren Rizzi told reporters the New Orleans Saints would take a committee approach to replacing Alvin Kamara. Rizzi laid out the plan was to use Kendre Miller, Jordan Mims and Jamaal Williams in the backfield.

When is Alvin Kamara coming back? Will Alvin Kamara play again this season? Read about Alvin Kamara's return date and injury updates for 2024 as of Week 18.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara’s groin injury is “a little bit more significant” than the Saints initially thought, but it remains unclear how many of New Orleans’ final three games he’ll miss, coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday.

The New Orleans Saints are still holding out hope that Derek Carr can return for a Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders; Alvin Kamara likeliest to return in Week 18.

When will Alvin Kamara return and play? Will Alvin Kamara be back again this season? Read the latest Alvin Kamara injury updates and return date for Week 18 (2024).