On Tuesday, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge in Las Vegas. The charge stemmed from an incident in January when Kamara was accused of pushing a security guard at a nightclub.
Kamara was initially charged with battery constituting domestic violence, but the charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor. As part of his plea deal, Kamara was sentenced to six months of non-reporting probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine.
The incident in Las Vegas was the latest in a series of off-field issues for Kamara. In 2018, he was arrested for marijuana possession and suspended one game by the NFL.
Despite his off-field issues, Kamara has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL since entering the league in 2017. He has been named to three Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro in 2019. He also led the NFL with 21 total touchdowns in 2019.
Kamara is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2021 and is expected to receive a lucrative extension from the Saints. While his off-field issues could be a cause for concern, it appears that the Saints are willing to overlook them in order to keep one of their best players on the roster.
Kamara’s plea deal is a reminder that even the most talented athletes can make mistakes. It’s important for him to learn from this incident and move forward in a positive direction. If he can do that, he should have no problem continuing his success on the field.
