Chris Olave Secures $132M Extension With Saints, NFL Reacts
WHO:
NBC Sports - Chris Olave has reportedly looked great in individual drills during training camp.
neworleanssaints.com - Chris Olave is entering his fifth NFL season after being selected by New Orleans in the first round (11th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.
neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis announced the contract extension for Chris Olave.
neworleanssaints.com - Chris Olave, Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager
NY Post - Chris Olave joins several other Ohio State wide receivers who have signed massive contracts over the last two offseasons.
Pro Football Network - Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints, NFL World
FF Today - Chris Olave, Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus, ESPN
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Olave has been held out of team drills thus far due to his contract negotiations.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's contract extension is a multi-year agreement, and he has achieved a major financial milestone in his football career.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's contract extension includes $90 million guaranteed.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's 2025 season performance earned him AP All-Pro Team honors (second-team).
neworleanssaints.com - Olave finished second in the NFC and third in the NFL with 30 third down receptions.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave has appeared in 55 regular season games with 44 starts, recording 291 receptions for 3,728 yards (12.8 avg.) with 19 touchdowns.
neworleanssaints.com - In 2025, Olave finished the season ranked seventh in the NFL in receptions and eighth in receiving yards, posting 100 catches for 1,163 yards (11.6 avg.) with nine touchdowns.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's 100 catches in 2025 were the fourth-highest total in Saints history.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave became only the sixth Saint with a 1,100-yard receiving campaign.
FF Today - Olave is currently hovering around WR13 in half-PPR leagues.
Fox News - Chris Olave's $132 million extension makes him one of the NFL's highest-paid receivers, surpassing Michael Thomas' record Saints deal from 2019.
FF Today - The New Orleans Saints are signing Chris Olave to a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed.
FF Today - Olave had 100 catches last season and achieved his third 1000-yard season since becoming a professional in 2022.
WHERE:
FF Today - New Orleans, Louisiana
WHEN:
NBC Sports - Olave stated that he believes the two sides will come to an agreement before training camp begins next month.
FF Today - The contract extension is for four years.
WHY:
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's performance in 2025 helped him earn AP All-Pro Team honors (second-team), marking the ninth consecutive season that the Saints have had at least one All-Pro selection.
neworleanssaints.com - The Saints' decision to extend Olave's contract reflects his significant contributions to the team and his performance in the previous season.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's performance in 2025 helped him earn AP All-Pro Team honors (second-team).
FF Today - Olave was holding-in during the early portion of camp but can now get back in the swing of things on the field after signing the extension.
FF Today - Olave was a hold-in during the early portion of training camp, indicating a desire for a new contract.
HOW:
NBC Sports - When the blood clot was initially discovered, it was reported that it was “caught early before anything bad could happen” and that he will “be fine.”
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's seven touchdown catches on third down led the NFL, and he finished sixth in the NFL with 151 targets.
neworleanssaints.com - Olave's seven touchdown catches on third down led the NFL.
Pro Football Network - The NFL World reacted positively on social media to Olave's contract extension, with comments like "Dude Is a Total Stud."
FF Today - The contract extension was negotiated by his agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, and announced via ESPN.
Chris Olave has reportedly looked great in individual drills during training camp, despite being held out of team drills due to ongoing contract negotiations. He expressed confidence that both sides will reach an agreement before training camp begins next month. Additionally, it was noted that when a blood clot was initially discovered, it was caught early, and he is expected to be fine.