Alvin Kamara received an irresistible offer from a local brewery after signing his two-year, $24.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Saints. Abita Beer, a well-known Louisiana brewery, announced they were ready to grant the star running back “a lifetime supply of beer,” hailing him as a “loyal king” of New Orleans.
Kamara seemed enthusiastic to claim his prize, humorously responding on X (formerly Twitter) with, “Do you need my address… how we do this?”
The new deal ensures Kamara, who has spent his entire eight-year NFL career with the Saints, will remain with the team through the 2026 season. His commitment to New Orleans wasn’t always certain this offseason, as he had skipped the end of the Saints’ mandatory minicamp while pushing for a new contract.
Though he refrained from a full holdout, Kamara expressed his desire to stay with the team he loves. “I want to be a Saint,” he said in July. “I want to retire here.” Now, with his extension in place, Kamara’s dedication to the team has been rewarded, not only with his new contract but also with local businesses showing appreciation, like Abita’s free beer offer.
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Kamara’s loyalty to New Orleans has only boosted his popularity with fans, who are excited to see him stay with the franchise. As one of the league’s most dynamic backs, Kamara has become a staple of the Saints’ offense.
This season, he has already accumulated 438 rushing yards with six rushing touchdowns, along with 252 receiving yards and an additional touchdown.
His performance has been a bright spot for a team that started the season strong with wins over the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, though they’ve since hit a five-game losing streak.
With his new contract and the support of the city behind him, Kamara’s focus now shifts to helping the Saints rebound and make a push for the playoffs, something the team has missed out on for three consecutive seasons.
His presence as a hometown hero, supported by local businesses and loyal fans, only adds to the motivation he brings to the field. And as the season unfolds, who knows?
More local breweries and restaurants might join Abita in showing their appreciation for Kamara’s dedication to New Orleans with even more perks.
