Saints GM Issues Pointed Warning in Chris Olave Contract Talks
Summary
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had his best NFL season with 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. The Saints and Olave have not yet agreed on a new contract, but both sides want a deal that works for them.Key Facts
- Chris Olave caught 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in the last season.
- He is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Saints.
- The Saints already confirmed a fifth-year option on his contract for about $15.5 million in 2026.
- Negotiations between the Saints and Olave’s agents are ongoing but no agreement has been reached yet.
- The Saints recently drafted a top wide receiver for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The team also signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a $52 million deal and restructured Alvin Kamara’s contract.
- Olave is viewed as a key player for the Saints’ offense under head coach Kellen Moore.
- Olave’s expected contract value is around $32.3 million per year, close to top receivers like Justin Jefferson.
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