Canal Street Chronicles

Etienne signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Saints on March 13 and is being groomed to take over as Alvin Kamara's successor. At 27 years old, he is positioned to become the team's lead rusher as Kamara (30, in final year of restructured deal) is likely to retire after the season. In 2025 with Jacksonville, Etienne posted a career year: 1,107 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns on 260 carries, plus 6 receiving touchdowns on 36 receptions for 292 yards. An overwhelming 59% of voters in the source's poll selected Etienne as the Saints' leading rusher this season.

Kamara, 30 years old, is in the last year of his newly restructured contract and is likely to retire after this season. He is being succeeded by Travis Etienne Jr., who signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints.