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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20:  Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints carries the ball during the 1st quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints carries the ball during the 1st quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Saints' Alvin Kamara Says Roger Goodell Meeting 'Went Well' amid Suspension Rumors

Mike ChiariAug 4, 2023

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara suggested Friday that he had a positive meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday.

According to The Athletic, Kamara said he felt the meeting "went well," before adding: "I think we got accomplished what we need to get accomplished."

Kamara was charged with conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm stemming from an altercation in Las Vegas in February 2022, but he pleaded no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace in July.

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Prior to the meeting with Goodell, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Kamara was expected to be suspended for a portion of the 2023 season.

Kamara was arrested for allegedly punching a man multiple times at a Las Vegas hotel.

TMZ Sports released a video of the altercation, which appeared to show Kamara punching the victim before some other men kicked him while he was down.

The victim, Darnell Greene, alleged that the altercation occurred when he tried to get on an elevator, only to be stopped and then attacked by Kamara.

On Friday, Kamara said he was "embarrassed" by his actions and "was completely wrong."

Kamara avoided trial by pleading no contest. As part of the agreement, he will reportedly have to complete community service and pay the victim $105,000 to cover medical bills.

The 28-year-old Kamara, who is set to enter his seventh NFL season, has been one of the league's best dual-threat running backs throughout his career.

After being named a Pro Bowler in each of his first five NFL seasons, Kamara missed out on the Pro Bowl for the first time last season after rushing for 897 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching 57 passes for 490 yards and two scores in 15 games.

For his career, Kamara has 5,135 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground, as well as 430 receptions for 3,753 yards and 22 touchdowns.

The Saints are expected to take a step forward offensively this season after signing longtime Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who is replacing Andy Dalton as the team's starter.

Perhaps to brace for Kamara's potential suspension, the Saints signed running back Jamaal Williams in free agency and selected running back Kendre Miller in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Williams, who led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last season as a member of the Detroit Lions, and rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, will likely be the Saints' starting running back if Kamara misses time due to a suspension.

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