Chris Olave signs $132 million four‑year extension with the New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave have agreed to a four‑year contract extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed. The deal averages about $33 million per year and runs through the 2030 season. Olave, the 2022 first‑round pick (No. 11 overall) from Ohio State, posted career‑best numbers in 2025 – 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns – earning second‑team All‑Pro honors.
Olave’s health history includes multiple concussions and a blood clot in his lung that ended his 2025 season; he was cleared to practice for the upcoming training camp. Saints coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis said the contract reflects the team’s confidence in Olave as a cornerstone of their offense alongside rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and newly drafted receiver Jordavyn Tyson. Agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus confirmed the financial terms to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The extension ties Olave for the sixth‑highest annual salary among NFL wide receivers.
Entities: Adam Schefter · Buffalo Bills · Chris Olave · Drew Rosenhaus · Kellen Moore · Mickey Loomis · New Orleans Saints
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The extension includes $90 million in guaranteed money. (multiple)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The deal averages $33 million per year. (multiple)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Olave was selected 11th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. (multiple)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If no agreement is reached, the Saints could consider trading Olave, with a proposed deal sending him to the Buffalo Bills for a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2028 third‑round pick. (source)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Olave suffered four documented concussions and blood clots but was cleared to participate in the 2026 training camp. (multiple)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Chris Olave recorded 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in the 2025 season. (multiple)
- [DISPUTED] The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave agreed to a four‑year contract extension worth $132 million. (multiple)
- [DISPUTED] Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said contract discussions with Olave are ongoing and the team wants to finalize a deal. (source)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Olave will earn $15.49 million in 2026. (multiple)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The contract runs through the 2030 season. (multiple)