Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2026 season with a clear mission: end a two-year playoff drought. After an offseason packed with aggressive roster moves and high-profile additions, the front office might not be done yet. The latest buzz? A potential trade for a familiar, and for Cowboys fans, painful, face.
According to a recent analysis by Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, the Cowboys have emerged as a possible landing spot for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, alongside other suitors like the Kansas City Chiefs. It's a name that should send a shiver down the spine of any Dallas fan—and for good reason.
Back in Week 2 of the 2024 season, Kamara absolutely torched the Cowboys' defense. He put on a clinic, racking up four total touchdowns and leaving the Dallas sideline in disbelief. That nightmare performance is still fresh in the minds of many, and now, the very player who caused it could be wearing the star.
Kamara's situation in New Orleans is complex. He originally signed a five-year, $75 million extension in 2020 and later inked a two-year, $24.5 million deal in 2024. While he remains on the Saints' roster, his future is uncertain. The key factor? Timing. If the Saints trade him after June 1, they'd free up a modest $456,741 in cap space. Move him before that date, and they'd be hit with a massive $7.6 million dead cap charge for 2026. That math makes any potential deal a waiting game.
Kamara has spent his entire career in New Orleans and has expressed a desire to stay. But the Saints' roster construction is changing. This offseason, they committed heavily to Travis Etienne on a four-year deal, and with younger backs in the mix, Kamara's role has shifted from franchise cornerstone to veteran luxury. It's a situation that could push him out the door.
On the Cowboys' side, the running back room is led by Javonte Williams, who is expected to return as the starter after a strong bounce-back season. Williams rushed for 1,201 yards on 287 total touches and was a key contributor in pass protection. Behind him, Dallas has depth in Malik Davis and 2025 sixth-round pick Jaydon Blue. Adding a proven playmaker like Kamara could elevate the offense to another level.
For Cowboys fans, the idea of bringing in a player who once dismantled their team is a mix of irony and intrigue. But in the NFL, business is business—and sometimes, you have to recruit the enemy to win the war.