Saints RB Alvin Kamara Active vs. Jaguars Despite Ankle Injury

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars because of an ankle injury but is ready to play.

Kamara has missed just one game since the Saints selected him in the third round out of Tennessee in 2017.

He was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017 and made the Pro Bowl with 728 rushing yards, 826 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns, one of which came on a kick return. 

He finished with 883 rushing yards, 709 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns in 15 games in his second season, making the Pro Bowl again. He's also been essential to the offense this year in the wake of Drew Brees' thumb injury. The 24-year-old leads the team with 101 touches and 583 yards from scrimmage.

His nose for the end zone makes him all the more dangerous in the Saints offense, and his ability in the passing attack has provided quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with another weapon.

New Orleans cannot turn to Mark Ingram II in the rushing attack without Kamara like it could in the past, but Latavius Murray can serve as the primary option when needed.