Alvin Kamara responds to Denver Broncos trade rumors

Story update: Alvin Kamara agreed to a two-year, $24.5 million contract extension with the Saints on Oct. 22. He stays in New Orleans.

After the Denver Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints Thursday Night FootballSaints running back Alvin Kamara had a long hug with Broncos coach Sean Payton.

Kamara's embrace with his former coach and the (inaudible) exchange that followed quickly led to many fans and pundits speculating that the running back had asked Payton to trade for him before the NFL trade deadline.

Following this speculation, false “reports” soon surfaced that Kamara had officially requested a trade to New Orleans. The running back took to social media on Saturday to shoot down these inaccurate reports.

“Wrong…” Kamara tweeted in response to a since-deleted tweet that said the running back was seeking a trade.

In a follow-up tweet, Kamara said: “I’m not asking for a trade. So that’s a lie.”

Not only is the running back not seeking a trade, he is also hoping to extend his contract with the Saints. Kamara has already started negotiations with New Orleans about a possible contract extension.

Kamara's connection to Payton makes him a player to keep an eye on heading into the trade deadline (November 5), but the running back has made it clear he hasn't asked for a trade.