Chris Olave reports for Saints training camp amid contract talks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Chris Olave reported for training camp with the New Orleans Saints on July 28, 2026, as he negotiates a contract extension with the team. General manager Mickey Loomis confirmed ongoing discussions, expressing hope for a resolution. Olave, a 2022 first-round draft pick, is entering the final year of his rookie contract after achieving career highs in receptions and receiving yards last season. His injury history, including concussions, factors into the negotiations, but Loomis praised Olave's professionalism and commitment. The Saints begin practice on July 29.
- •Chris Olave is in contract talks with the Saints.
- •He achieved 100 receptions and 1,163 yards last season.
- •Loomis highlighted Olave's professionalism amid negotiations.
- •Olave missed the final game of last season due to health issues.
- •The Saints start training camp practices on July 29.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mickey Loomis: Hopeful about Chris Olave contract extension, but not there yet
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Saints GM Mickey Loomis: receiver Chirs Olave reports for camp as contract negotiations continue
"Veteran receiver Chris Olave reported for training camp Tuesday as he and the New Orleans Saints worked on a contract extension for the 2022 first-round draft choice, general manager Mickey Loomis said. “We’re having a lot of discussions,” Loomis said. Olave, who had multiple concussions early in his career and missed the final game of last season with a blood clot, is entering his final season under his rookie contract.
"Wide receiver Chris Olave's contract was a topic of conversation at Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis's press conference on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:32 AMMickey Loomis: Hopeful about Chris Olave contract extension, but not there yet
Wide receiver Chris Olave's contract was a topic of conversation at Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis's press conference on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:07 PMSaints GM Mickey Loomis: receiver Chirs Olave reports for camp as contract negotiations continue
Veteran receiver Chris Olave reported for training camp Tuesday as he and the New Orleans Saints worked on a contract extension for the 2022 first-round draft choice, general manager Mickey Loomis said. “We’re having a lot of discussions,” Loomis said. Olave, who had multiple concussions early in his career and missed the final game of last season with a blood clot, is entering his final season under his rookie contract.
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