Running back Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to terms on a new two-year, $24.5 million extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official. The contract extension ties Kamara and New Orleans through the 2026 season.

Drafted by then-Saints, now-Broncos coach Sean Payton in 2017, Kamara had been buzzed about as a potential target of the Broncos in the run-up to their Week 7 meeting. The 29-year-old back was held to just 10 yards on seven carries amid Denver's 33-10 blowout victory and enjoyed a big embrace with Payton after the game.

The New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara have agreed on a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2026 season.