Chris Olave: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Saints News / Total Apex Sports / April 23

Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option Picked Up By New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are keeping one of their most promising players around for a bit longer. On Wednesday, the franchise announced they will pick up the fifth-year option of Wide Receiver Chris Olave.

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New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / April 23

Saints pick up option for Chris Olave, not Trevor Penning

The New Orleans Saints are picking up the fifth-year option for wideout Chris Olave but not for their other 2022 first-round pick, offensive tackle Trevor Penning.

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New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Saints to exercise former first-rounder's fifth-year option

The Saints maneuvered to make two first-round picks in 2022. One has worked out, the other has not. As a result, Mickey Loomis said Wednesday the team will only pick up one fifth-year option from that first-round haul.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Saints Picking Up WR Chris Olave’s Fifth-Year Option, Declines OT Trevor Penning’s Option

Saints GM Mickey Loomis said they are exercising WR Chris Olave‘s fifth-year option on Wednesday but will not pick up OT Trevor Penning‘s option, per Nick Underhill. This will make Penning an unrestricted free agent in 2026. Olave, 24, was first-team All-Big Ten in 2020 and 2021 and a second-team AP All-American in 2021 as a senior.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 19

Ohio State Star's Continued Presence in NFL Trade Rumors is Mind Boggling

Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Chris Olave is probably one of the most underrated wide receivers in football, and that may have something to do with the fact that he has spent the first three years of his NFL career with a largely non-competitive New Orleans Saints squad.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Saints WR Chris Olave makes strong statement on his future with New Orleans without saying a word as offseason workouts begin

Reports and discussions continue to fly around for the New Orleans Saints. For their veteran players who are excited to get back to work and help the future

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 12

New Orleans Saints may find the perfect addition to Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints need more offensive playmakers. That is plain and simple. Kellen Moore probably has some options in mind for early in the 2025 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 2

Saints Give Clearest Update On Chris Olave Yet

There has been some surprising trade speculation going around about the New Orleans Saints. Before free agency opened up, it wasn't fully clear how the team was going to handle the offseason with Kellen Moore now in the building as the team's head coach.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 1

Kellen Moore Gives Critical Chris Olave Update Amid Saints Trade Rumors

Those Chris Olave trade rumors probably can be put to bed. The fourth-year receiver has been named in trade speculation throughout the offseason, though there hasn't been any concrete reporting on potential deals.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 27

Jets Might Trade For Saints Receiver: 'Do You Want To Take That Chance?'

Could the New York Jets be looking to trade for another Ohio State star? There’s already a Buckeye connection happening in New York now that stud wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been joined by Justin Fields.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 27

Saints Could Sign Seahawks Pro Bowler Surprisingly Still Available On Market

Should the New Orleans Saints sign one of the most talented wide receivers still available on the free agent market? The Saints are in a solid position at wide receiver after signing Brandin Cooks, who should pair nicely with Chris Olave in 2025, providing Derek Carr with ample weaponry from a WR1 and WR2 standpoint.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 26

Saints Predicted To Decline 25-Year-Old's Option

The New Orleans Saints are going to have to make some decisions on fifth-year options for first-round picks from the 2022 National Football League Draft in the not-so-distant future.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 26

Saints Star Has Simple Response To Wild Trade Chatter

The New Orleans Saints have one of the better young receivers in football. Chris Olave is just 24 years old and had 1,042 yards as a rookie in 2022 and followed it up with 1,123 yards in 2023 in just 16 games.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / March 26

Chargers fans are convinced LA is trading for star WR on the rumor mill

The LA Chargers haven't made a big move this offseason but the team is set up to take a swing if the right opportunity presents itself. There is no guarantee the Chargers make a big trade but if something huge develops, the Bolts will be ready.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 25

Saints Blockbuster Cam Ward Trade Idea Sends Chris Olave, 5 Draft Picks To Titans

Could quarterback Cam Ward really be drafted by the New Orleans Saints? The Saints own the ninth pick in the NFL Draft, so landing the Miami star, widely considered to be the top QB on the board, is a long shot.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 24

Why Chris Olave-Joe Milton Trade Would Make Sense For Saints, Patriots

The Saints need to plan for the future at quarterback, and the Patriots need to give Drake Maye a No. 1 receiver. So, how about a blockbuster trade that would help both teams?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 21

Saints, WR Brandin Cooks agree to deal

Brandin Cooks is returning to where his career began. The veteran wideout has a deal in place with the Saints, as first reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 7

Former Ohio State Star Could Be Traded in Astonishing Move

Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Chris Olave had a rough 2024 NFL season, as the New Orleans Saints wide receiver suffered multiple concussions en route to missing half the campaign.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / February 21

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New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Saints WR Chris Olave Says He's 100% After Concussion Scares

If there were any doubts about Chris Olave, then he put them to bed recently. NOLA.com's Rashad Milligan caught up with the New Orleans Saints receiver recently and passed along a very positive update that fans will enjoy.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Saints Designate WR Chris Olave To Return From IR

The New Orleans Saints have started the practice window for WR Chris Olave, interim HC Darren Rizzi confirmed to Mike Triplett. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Olave has been in the concussion protocol for the last five weeks or so.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / November 9