Chris Olave's contract includes injury protection clauses for Saints

Chris Olave signed a four-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints on August 25, 2026. The deal contains a unique provision that allows the Saints to void injury guarantees tied to concussions and respiratory pulmonary embolism if Olave is medically unfit to play due to these conditions. This shift places the health risk back on the player, reflecting the stark realities of NFL contracts. Olave's history with these health issues raises questions about the future implications for player contracts across the league.

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