Chris Olave enters his fifth NFL season as the Saints top wide receiver

The New Orleans Saints begin their 2026 regular season in 12 days with a road game against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Wide receiver Chris Olave enters the season as the team's primary offensive target following a career-best performance in 2025. Last season, he recorded 100 catches for 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns while playing 884 snaps. The Saints secured Olave's future earlier this offseason by signing him to a four-year contract extension. His development remains central to the New Orleans offense after he overcame injury concerns that shortened his 2024 campaign. Olave now prepares to lead a receiving corps that has been supplemented with additional personnel during the offseason.

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