BREAKING: Alvin Kamara, Juwan Johnson Injury Status For Saints-Falcons Game, 1/7

An NFL insider has provided an update on the availability and game status of the star running back and tight end of the New Orleans Saints.

UPDATE: Alvin Kamara will not play against the Atlanta Falcons.  He is listed as inactive by the club.

Alvin Kamara Not Expected To Play Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara will be a game-time decision, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Kamara has not been seen on the field at practice sessions during the week due to an ankle injury suffered in the Bucs game in Week 17. He "will be given up until game-time to show he can go," says Rapoport's sources.

Tight end Juwan Johnson, who was dealing with a chest injury, will start the regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

Saints Final Injury Report | Week 18

Before exiting the Bucs game, Kamara rushed 10 times for 45 yards and had 2 receptions for four yards. In 2023-24, Kamara has rushed for 694 yards, five rushing touchdowns, 75 receptions, and a receiving touchdown in 13 game appearances.

Juwan Johnson played very well for New Orleans in the previous two contests. This season, the tight has 34 receptions for 328 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games.