The New Orleans Saints have had some unwelcoming news attached to their franchise for quite a while.

Star running back Alvin Kamara was indicted last month on charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm stemming from an incident in February 2022 in Las Vegas where a man was assaulted outside of a nightclub. 

On Thursday, Kamara and three other men, including Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Christopher Lammons, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

#Saints RB Alvin Kamara pled not guilty to conspiracy to commit battery (misdemeanor) and substantial bodily harm (felony) at a courthouse in Nevada. His trial is set for July 31 at 10 a.m. Likely means if found guilty, his discipline would come in 2023.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2023

There is some incriminating evidence against Kamara in this matter.

Not only was the incident caught on tape, but Kamara was also heard saying that he assaulted someone while riding in a limousine.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara — seated behind the driver — is heard on video saying, "I connected with the [expletive]’s jaw so hard," prosecutors say. NFL continues to decline comment, citing "pending law enforcement and legal activity." https://t.co/LSpJtvBC2B pic.twitter.com/VDkjTbCUP6

— David Charns (@davidcharns) February 23, 2023

This doesn't look good for Kamara despite his claim of innocence. Whether or not Kamara is found guilty, some sort of punishment could come from the NFL as has been the case under commissioner Roger Goodell

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