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23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Quiet strength of Kellen Moore could lead Saints to new heights in 2026 The attention always falls to Kellen Moore's history with RB, but his resume of receivers puts a spotlight on Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olave's...

JULY 2 • WHODATDISH.COM

NFL analyst points out the missing piece of the Saints offseason The last thing on the Saints to do list this offseason is signing Chris Olave to an extension. Things get interesting if it doesn't happen s...

JUNE 28 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints coach said the quiet part out loud about Jordyn Tyson Saints coach gave rookie Jordyn Tyson a huge compliment and bar to reach. He also added one hidden benefit of the Tyson and Chris Olave duo

JUNE 25 • WHODATDISH.COM

Hopes for contract before camp Olave (illness) said he hopes to finalize a contract extension with the Saints before training camp, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

Impact Olave indicated that reaching an agreement before camp would help avoid any distractions and "not affect team chemistry." The standout wide receiver has been limited during offseason work while recovering from January treatment for a blood clot, but head coach Kellen Moore has repeatedly expressed confidence in his recovery. Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Olave has recently been cleared, meaning he should be fully ready for the start of training camp. Olave remains the No. 1 target for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough and will be joined by rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) during the 2026 campaign.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

ESPN analyst reveals when Saints might sign Chris Olave to contract extension | Sporting News This contract extension saga isn't going to end just yet for Olave and the Saints.

JUNE 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saints fans get the Chris Olave update they've been waiting for Chris Olave has been limited throughout the offseason, but a recent update gives a clear timeline for the Saints WR's return

JUNE 22 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints legend just put a massive pressure on Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson Bobby Hebert just called out Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson ahead of Saints training camp to 'answer the bell' this year

JUNE 19 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints WR Chris Olave is among many that are to be limited during minicamp Minicamp is officially underway. However, all it took was one day of practice for the Who Dat Nation to get some news that they might not li...

JUNE 16 • WHODATDISH.COM

Remains limited at minicamp Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Olave (illness) will remain limited at mandatory minicamp, as he was during voluntary OTAs, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football re...

Impact Olave is practicing Monday but not participating in team drills, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. The star wide receiver is continuing his recovery from treatment for a blood clot in January, for which he missed Week 18 of the 2025 season. Moore said there are "no issues" with Olave's recovery progress and that the team is simply avoiding any risks of contact during drills. Rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) also remains limited at mandatory minicamp, but it doesn't appear that New Orleans has serious concerns about the status of either player for the start of training camp.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave has a golden opportunity to force the Saints' hand Chris Olave shut down the thought of sitting out during OTAs. A change of mind, however, could shift negotiations with Saints

JUNE 15 • WHODATDISH.COM

Limited at OTAs after blood clot Olave (illness) has been limited to individual drills at OTAs after undergoing treatment for a blood clot in January, Matthew Paras of Nola.com reports.

Impact "[Olave] hasn't been able to do the team activities obviously throughout OTAs," said Saints coach Kellen Moore. "The blood clot was related to not participating in team and some of those things." For his part, Olave told reporters that it only took a week to feel normal again when he first got treatment for the blood clot back in January (missing Week 18 in the process). It's apparently a longer process to get clearance for full practice participation, with Olave saying, "I just put my best foot forward, (and am) just trying to do everything right so I can be healthy at the beginning of the year."

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave won't want to hear this about Saints' contract negotiations Chris Olave's concussion history could possibly cost him guaranteed compensation in negotiations with Saints for a new deal

JUNE 8 • WHODATDISH.COM

2 Saints rookies could put Devaughn Vele's role in jeopardy Devaughn Vele has frequently been tossed in the Saints top 3 WRs with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson... Not so fast my friend

JUNE 6 • WHODATDISH.COM

Chris Olave vs Drake London comparison makes one thing crystal clear Putting Chris Olave and Drake London's resume side by side says a lot about what the Saints should expect in contract negotiations.

JUNE 5 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints quietly still have underrated leverage in Chris Olave negotiations Just because the Falcons paid Drake London doesn't mean the Saints have to pay Chris Olave the same, and they have leverage to play hardball

JUNE 4 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints' Chris Olave gets massive contract update after Drake London's $114 million deal | Sporting News How much could Olave get?

JUNE 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saints' Chris Olave reveals timeline for possible contract extension | Sporting News A Chris Olave extension appears to be well in the works right now.

JUNE 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons just gave Chris Olave the leverage over the Saints he needed Saints just saw Chris Olave's price shoot up. Olave's agent is somewhere rubbing his hands after Drake London's extension

JUNE 3 • WHODATDISH.COM

Why Tyler Shough to Chris Olave Could Be A Top-5 Combo In NFL For Saints This Season The fifth-year receiver seems close to a long-term extension in New Orleans, and the second-year QB showers praise on teammate

MAY 30 • SI.COM

Chris Olave sends a clear message to Saints amid contract talks With the New Orleans Saints back on the field for OTAs, veteran receiver Chris Olave is making one thing clear.

MAY 29 • WHODATDISH.COM

Bigger, better Chris Olave ready to lead New Orleans Saints to more wins "I'm excited to see what he can do, flat out"

MAY 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Chris Olave on being a vet, offensive weapons | 2026 Saints OTAs 5/28/2026 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave speaks with the media after Saints OTA practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thu...

MAY 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Talking extension with New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis said Monday that talks with Olave (illness) regarding a contact extension have been positive, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact "Obviously we'd love to have something done sooner than later, and I'm sure Chris would, as well, but we're not there yet," Loomis said. Olave is headed into the final year of his rookie deal and is set to play on the fifth-year team option for $15.493 million in 2026 if the sides are unable to come to an agreement. After appearing in just eight games in 2024 due to concussion issues, Olave appeared in 16 regular-season contests last season before missing the Week 18 finale with a blood clot in his lung. Olave ended up having a career year, posting 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns on 156 targets, all career-highs for the 25-year-old. Olave is likely to command north of $33 million per year on a new contract.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

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