Kamara was rested for Saturday's preseason game against Houston, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
The Saints wanted to get a good look at Mark Ingram and Adrian Peterson after watching Kamara explode for 96 yards on nine carries through the first two preseason games. The rookie should have a small role that includes some playing time in the slot, but Ingram still figures to handle a good portion of the passing-down work in the backfield. Kamara's explosive preseason bodes well for his long-term prospects with the team.