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Analysts Link Saints’ Chris Olave to Patriots as Top Trade Asset

Coverage points to a possible 2026 first-round price tag, with teams believing New Orleans could listen on the 25-year-old receiver.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown with Devaughn Vele #14 during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bleacher Report’s Week 6 trade board ranked Chris Olave as the NFL’s No. 1 trade asset and identified the Patriots as a potential landing spot.
  • Follow-up pieces from Heavy and Newsweek echoed the scenario, noting a proposal that values Olave at a 2026 first-round pick from New England.
  • Reports citing Nick Underhill say clubs believe the Saints may be open to moving Olave, though no team-confirmed talks or deals have surfaced.
  • New England is 3-2 with Drake Maye progressing and Stefon Diggs producing, while contributions from other Patriots wideouts remain limited.
  • Olave has two 1,000-yard seasons, appears healthy after an injury-limited 2024, has 244 yards on 33 catches through five games, and is under team control through 2026 via the fifth-year option.