Overview
- The Saints and Chris Olave agreed Thursday to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million with $90 million guaranteed, a deal reported by multiple outlets citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Olave reported to training camp on time but limited himself to individual work at the start of practices as a partial hold-in while negotiations continued.
- Team officials say Olave has been medically cleared after a January blood-clot diagnosis and is considered “full go” for camp participation going forward.
- The contract carries an average annual value near $33 million, placing Olave among the league’s higher-paid receivers and increasing New Orleans’ near-term salary-cap commitments.
- Olave’s extension locks the Saints to the receiver who posted 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine TDs in 2025 and clarifies the passing-game plan for rookie Jordyn Tyson and quarterback Tyler Shough.