IRVINE, Calif. (AP) Alvin Kamara's explanation sounded simple enough.The New Orleans Saints' star running back is practicing during his contract impa se with the club because he doesn't want to be fined or let down coaches and teammates who play no role in his salary negotiations.I ain't stupid. I ain't going to give no money up. I'm trying to get some money," Kamara said after the Saints' first practice of training camp on Wednesday.This happens all acro s the league, Kamara continued. "I would be a fool to spite my teammates because of a dispute I'm having with (the front office). ... I'm not that guy. I'm for the team.ADVERTISEMENT Kamara, who has 10,048 yards and 77 touchdowns from scrimmage in seven NFL seasons, made his di satisfaction with the Saints' front office known . After that, teammates were unsure if he'd report for camp, or if he'd hold out, as a number of high-profile players have done in similar situations.Any time a player says, You know what, you know how I feel, and still says, Im going to show up for the team, ... thats the loudest thing he can say, Saints quarterback Derek Carr said. Hopefully, that spoke volumes to whomever and whatever hes trying to get done. Blank Jersey Kamara has two seasons left on his contract, but none of his more than $22 million salary in 2025 is guaranteed. That means the Saints could enjoy substantial savings by cutting Kamara next year if he struggles either on the field or with his health this season.Kamara said he's not seeking a raise, just a longer-term commitment. He said he wants to retire as a Saint and would just as soon quit football and kick his feet up in Africa his mother is from Liberia than continue his NFL career outside New Orleans.Acro s the NFL, teams have in recent seasons, particularly those entering their 30s. General manager and that the running back, who turns 29 on Thursday, is in excellent shape.Loomis stuck to his usual stance of declining to discu s details of contract negotiations publicly, but he outlined some of his bigger-picture considerations.Obviously theres some volatility in the market for different positions and we have to pay attention to that, Loomis said, adding that the Saints have to look at the wisest way to spread salaries acro s all positions on the roster after mi sing the playoffs the past three seasons. I would say our performance as a team hasnt been up to the standard," Loomis said. There is individual performance, but our concern is team performance. How do we make our team better? How do we get more wins?Kamara said he understands that and does not take it personally, but also suggested that his production as both a runner and receiver makes him a le s typical running back. Everybodys not the same, Kamara said. "Im not looking at the running back market. Im looking at my situation.I dont feel like Im on a decline. I feel like I can play four or five more years, Kamara added. Im not asking for nothing crazy where its like, Oh my God, we cant do that.The money does matter, but in the grand scheme of things, Ive made a lot of money and I do well off the field also," Kamara continued. I want it to be fair. ... Im not chasing nothing thats outlandish.Notes: Running back Kendre Miller, a 2023 third-round draft choice out of TCU, left the opening practice with a hamstring injury before the Saints had performed a single 11-on-11 drill. Coach Dennis Allen did not sound pleased that Miller, who played in just eight games as a rookie because of injuries, was again too hurt to stay on the field. That's a player that's going to have to figure out how to stay healthy because it's hard to make the team when you're in the training room all the time, Allen said.___AP NFL: Juan Samuel Jersey