Chris Olave's contract emerges as bargain after Zay Flowers deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Following Zay Flowers' announced contract with the Baltimore Ravens, Chris Olave's extension with the New Orleans Saints stands out as a bargain. Flowers' deal, averaging $35 million per year, places him among the NFL's top-paid wide receivers, immediately highlighting the relative affordability of Olave’s contract at $31 million per year. As both players navigate similar timelines in their careers, their performances will be closely observed to assess their value against their contracts. Discussions around these contracts are expected to continue as both players prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Zay Flowers signs a four-year deal worth $140 million with Baltimore Ravens.
- •Chris Olave's average contract per year is $31 million with the New Orleans Saints.
- •Both players are two-time Pro Bowlers, with significant yardage in recent seasons.
- •Olave outperforms Flowers in several receiving metrics since Flowers entered the league.
- •Future performance of both players will be key to evaluating their contracts.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — After Zay Flowers deal, Chris Olave already looks like a bargain
"After the Baltimore Ravens made Zay Flowers the NFL's fourth-highest paid wide receiver, Chris Olave's Saints contract already looks like a bargain.
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