Running back Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to terms on a new two-year, $24.5 million extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official. The contract extension ties Kamara and New Orleans through the 2026 season.

Sources: The #Saints and RB Alvin Kamara agreed on a two-year, $24.5 million extension that puts him under contract through 2026. The deal, confirmed by Kamara’s agent Brad Cicala of @QCSports, puts the 2017 third-round pick in position to retire a Saint. pic.twitter.com/0DMBTFX5r0

Alvin Kamara will remain in New Orleans through at least the 2026 season. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Kamara has agreed to a two-year, $24.5 million