Chris Olave
Wide Receiver
Ht: 6' 0" Wt: 187 Age: 26 Exp: 5 years College: Ohio State Drafted: 2022 R1 11
Avg FF PTS
16.87
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
270
Position Rank: 6th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-8.07
Week 22
Posted: 7/30/2026 9:05 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Saints Thursday, July 30, worth as much as $132 million. The deal will include $90 million in guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: Olave has been talking with the team for a while and was finally able to reach an agreement with the Saints. He has been the main receiver for the Saints over the last few seasons and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues again in 2026.
Posted: 7/29/2026 10:52 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave only participated in position drills during practice Wednesday, July 29, because of his contract situation, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been working on an agreement for a while, but it seems like Olave will not participate in team drills until he receives an extension. He is the main target in the passing game for the Saints and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted: 7/29/2026 12:39 am GMT
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave is having 'a lot of discussions' about a new contract, according to a Tuesday, July 28 report. Olave is playing in the last season of his rookie contract in 2026. On the field, Olave (blood clot) is now 'a full go' and 'has no restrictions' as he's been limited this offseason and has been expected to get off blood thinners before camp.
Huddle Up: Olave turned in his best season as a pro, finishing as the WR5 in fantasy last season with 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. The Saints' offense looks set with Tyler Shough at quarterback, plus New Orleans drafting wide receiver Jordyn Tyson in the first round and adding Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Olave is still front and center as the top pass-catcher in the Saints' offense, so he'll be an easy pick as a WR1 for any fantasy squad in 2026.
Posted: 7/28/2026 8:20 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (blood clot) is now 'full go' and 'has no restrictions' as he's been limited this offseason and has been expected to get off blood thinners before camp, according to a source on Tuesday, July 28.
Huddle Up: Olave turned in his best season as a pro, finishing as the WR5 in fantasy last season with 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. The Saints' offense looks set with Tyler Shough at quarterback, plus New Orleans drafting WR Jordyn Tyson in the first round and adding Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Olave is still front and center as the top pass-catcher in the Saints' offense, so he'll be an easy pick as a WR1 for any fantasy squad in 2026.
Posted: 7/25/2026 7:17 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave is still talking with the Saints about a possible contract extension, but his practice participation is not expected to be affected by the contract talks, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been discussing a deal for a while, so Olave seems happy with how the talks have been going and is not considering holding in during camp. He is the main option in the passing game when healthy and will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted: 6/24/2026 5:37 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave said he would like to agree to a contract extension before the start of training camp, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
Huddle Up: The two sides have been talking for a while, so fantasy players will need to see if Olave receives a new deal in the next few weeks. He is the top receiving option for the Saints and will see plenty of targets in 2026 if he stays healthy. He will be at least a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted: 6/23/2026 9:17 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Bryce Lance took advantage of his reps in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson limited in minicamp, in the opinion of Katherine Terrell of ESPN on Tuesday, June 23.
Huddle Up: Lance, who played his college football at North Dakota St., will likely have a long road to fantasy relevance ahead of him with numerous receivers in front of him, but his size (6-foot-3) and speed (4.34 40-yard dash) give New Orleans plenty to work with. You won't need to draft him for fantasy football this season, but Lance could be someone to add during the season if circumstances change.
Posted: 6/16/2026 10:48 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave, who has not fully practiced since Week 17 of last season, will reportedly get off of blood thinners on June 29 to potentially be fully cleared for all football activities, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16. Olave has only done individual work during the Saints' offseason training program after missing Week 18 with a blood clot in his lung.
Huddle Up: Olave turned in his best season as a pro, finishing as the WR5 in fantasy last season with 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. The Saints' offense looks set with Tyler Shough at quarterback, plus New Orleans drafting WR Jordyn Tyson in the first round and adding Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Olave is still front and center as the top pass-catcher in the Saints' offense, so he'll be an easy pick as a WR1 for any fantasy squad in 2026.
Posted: 6/11/2026 12:01 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) has been held out of team drills while he continues to recover from the blood clot that sidelined him at the end of last season, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
Huddle Up: Although the Saints are taking it easy with Olave, he has been participating in individual drills and reportedly gained muscle over the offseason. Expect Olave to be a full go for the start of the season, and he can be considered a strong WR2 with WR1 upside.
Posted: 5/30/2026 1:52 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave gained 10 pounds of muscle ahead of OTAs.
Huddle Up: Olave is coming off the best year of his career, and with Tyler Shough showing promise at the quarterback position, he could be in for a bigger 2026 campaign. Olave will have WR1 upside.
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