(WGNO) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a good week. His criminal case for an alleged beating in Las Vegas 17th months ago, ended with a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor charge, and a cash settlement to the victim of $105,000.
For Kamara, this was the best-case scenario.
But, the second shoe is yet to fall. The NFL could still suspend Kamara for his role in the incident.
The criminal charges –and the NFL’s take on them – are apples and oranges.
Speculation has been rampant on how many games, if any Kamara will be docked.
My guess is four or less – but, that’s just a guess.
A lengthy suspension for Kamara could have put a significant dent in the Saints’ hopes of winning their first division championship since 2020.
But, the odds of that happening appear remote.
And, the Saints already the prohibitive favorite in the South – may be even more so.
Ed-itorial: Kamara’s week strengthens Saints’ chances in NFC South
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 02: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara appears in Clark County District Court on an initial arraignment at the Regional Justice Center on March 02, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kamara, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons, Darrin Young and Percy Harris were each indicted by a Clark County grand jury on a felony charge of battery with substantial bodily harm and a gross misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to commit battery in connection with an alleged attack on Darnell Greene outside Drai's After Hours nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas during the NFL Pro Bowl weekend on February 05, 2022. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)