Saints' Chris Olave signing four-year extension worth up to $132M
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Key Points:
- The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2030.
- Olave's deal is the largest for a Saints wide receiver since Michael Thomas' 2019 contract and ends a brief hold-in during training camp, with Olave now fully participating in team activities.
- The extension follows nearly a year of negotiations, factoring in Olave's health concerns, including blood clots and multiple concussions sustained during the 2024 season.
- Olave missed the final eight games of 2024 due to head injuries but returned healthy for the 2025 season, recording career-best statistics with 100 receptions, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns.
- Saints management and Olave emphasized strong communication throughout negotiations, with both sides expressing mutual commitment and appreciation for the support during Olave's health challenges.
