Chris Olave holds out at Saints camp while Puka Nacua participates

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Chris Olave holds out at Saints camp while Puka Nacua participates
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Chris Olave is attending training camp for the New Orleans Saints but is not participating in team drills, opting to hold out in pursuit of a new contract. Olave, set to earn nearly $15.5 million this year, is in a contract year, similar to Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams. Nacua, active in camp and earning $5.75 million, has had a more productive career yet faces his own challenges, including past off-field issues. The discrepancy in their approaches to contract negotiations highlights differences in contractual earnings and team dynamics.

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  • Chris Olave is not participating in drills at Saints camp.
  • Puka Nacua is active in training camp with the Rams.
  • Olave earns nearly $10M more than Nacua this season.
  • Nacua had career highs in yards and receptions despite fewer games.
  • Olave's situation is tied to his team’s underperformance.
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Chris Olave is set to make nearly $10M more than Puka Nacua and is still ‘holding in” at Saints camp

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