Chris Olave optimistic about contract extension with Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:12 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, who participated in voluntary offseason workouts, expressed optimism regarding an imminent contract extension. He emphasized his commitment to winning as a motivating factor and noted that talks are ongoing. General Manager Mickey Loomis indicated that while progress has been made, both sides are yet to finalize details. Olave hopes that an agreement will be reached before training camp to avoid impacting team chemistry. In the previous season, he recorded 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns.
- •Chris Olave was part of Saints' offseason workouts.
- •Contract extension talks are ongoing but not yet finalized.
- •Olave set career highs of 100 catches and 1,163 yards in 2025.
- •The Saints added first-round pick Jordyn Tyson to their receiving group.
- •Olave hopes for an extension before training camp begins.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Olave Gets Honest About Potential Saints Contract Extension
- 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Olave thinks contract extension "is going to get done soon"
"While some players looking for contract extensions opt to skip voluntary offseason work periods in hopes of speeding the process along, Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has not gone that route this spring.
"New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave got honest about a potential contract extension and his holdout decision.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:29 PMChris Olave Gets Honest About Potential Saints Contract Extension
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave got honest about a potential contract extension and his holdout decision.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:12 AMChris Olave thinks contract extension "is going to get done soon"
While some players looking for contract extensions opt to skip voluntary offseason work periods in hopes of speeding the process along, Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has not gone that route this spring.
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