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Chris Olave NFL contract saga

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In late July 2026, reports ~~emerged~~ surfaced that the Buffalo Bills were exploring a trade for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, offering a 2027 second‑round and a 2028 third‑round pick. The Saints ~~swiftly responded,~~ quickly responded by announcing a four‑year extension worth up to $132 ~~million~~ million, with $90 million guaranteed, ~~effectively~~ ending trade speculation. The ~~deal, averaging~~ deal averages about $33 million per ~~year, now~~ year and runs through the 2030 season. Olave ~~entered~~ signed the ~~agreement~~ extension after a career‑best 2025 ~~campaign – 100~~ season—100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine ~~touchdowns – that~~ touchdowns—that earned him second‑team All‑Pro honors despite missing the final games ~~due to~~ because of multiple concussions and a lung blood clot. Saints officials ~~cited his role as~~ said he is a cornerstone of the offense alongside rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and newly drafted receiver Jordavyn Tyson. The contract ties him for the sixth‑highest annual salary among NFL wide receivers and is the second‑largest deal in franchise history, placing him among the league’s highest‑paid receivers. Agents confirmed the financial terms, and head coach Kellen Moore praised the signing during training camp as a boost for the roster and long‑term security for Olave. The extension solidifies Olave’s role as a key offensive weapon for New Orleans moving forward.

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