New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver Chris Olave Arrested for Reckless Driving
Chris Olave accused of speeding at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone; this is the second time the football player from New Orleans Saints found guilty of a speeding violation in recent months.
- Chris Olave, the top wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, was arrested and charged with reckless driving on Monday night after police observed him speeding at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone in a New Orleans suburb.
- This is Olave's second speeding violation in recent months, as he was issued a speeding ticket in August for driving 54 mph in a posted 35 mph zone.
- During the arrest, Olave tried to leverage his professional status, telling the arresting officer, 'I play for the Saints, man', but the officer was not swayed by his status.
- The Saints organization confirmed that they are aware of the situation but declined to comment further on Olave's arrest.
- Regardless of his off-field issues, Olave leads the Saints this season with 39 receptions for 471 yards and has scored one touchdown.