New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara got into some trouble during Pro Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. Kamara was arrested after the Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium after an incident that occurred the previous night and is now facing charges of felony battery. According to Pro Football Talk, Kamara is expecting to receive a six-week suspension from the NFL as a result of the Las Vegas incident, though it's unclear when exactly his suspension would be implemented.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara braces for a suspension of at least six games, eventually, due to a Las Vegas incident occurring on Pro Bowl weekend. https://t.co/DnN1IDfMds
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 23, 2022
While the length of Kamara's suspension is anticipated as being six games, the league is most likely going to wait until the legal proceedings have played out before making its official ruling. With Kamara due to appear in court in August, he likely won't face a suspension until some point after that.
Kamara's six-game suspension would line up with the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy which requires a baseline six-game suspension for incidents involving felony battery.
Losing Kamara for six games will be a crucial blow for the Saints, who are hoping to claw their way back into the playoffs following the end of the Sean Payton era. Dennis Allen will have his hands full in his first year as head coach, especially now that Kamara is set to be sidelined for six games.
Last season in New Orleans, Kamara racked up 898 rushing yards on 240 carries, scoring 4 touchdowns. He was less involved in the passing game in 2021, hauling in a career-low 47 receptions after never having logged fewer than 80 in a single season.
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