Overview
- The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the Saints are working to sign Chris Olave to a long-term deal rather than shop him before the deadline.
- Olave caught five passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-14 loss at Chicago, and he said talks with the team have been ongoing since early in the year.
- The fourth-year receiver has a team-high 44 receptions for 440 yards this season for the 1-6 Saints.
- New Orleans exercised Olave’s 2026 fifth-year option, valued at about $15.49 million, preserving club control beyond this season.
- Interest from multiple teams continues, with past estimates suggesting a day-two pick—likely a second-rounder—could be required, and outlets have highlighted the Bills, Patriots, Steelers, Giants and 49ers as potential fits.