Saints, Chris Olave agree to four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave have reportedly finalized a four-year extension, potentially valued at $132 million. Olave, taken 11th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, has posted impressive stats despite a turbulent quarterback situation., he set career highs last season with 1,163 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Following an injury-plagued period in 2024, Olave has shown promise in his connection with quarterback Tyler Shough. After a challenging start to his career, the extension reflects the Saints’ commitment to keeping their star receiver.
- •Saints selected Chris Olave with the 11th overall pick in 2022.
- •Olave achieved career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns last season.
- •In 2024, multiple quarterbacks impacted Olave's performance.
- •He has caught 66 passes for 780 yards and six touchdowns with Tyler Shough.
- •Olave has yet to play a full season and missed games due to injuries.
- 10:07 PMESPN — Saints' Olave signs extension worth up to $132M
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Former Buckeye Chris Olave in Line for New Saints Contract
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Where Chris Olave's new contract ranks among NFL's highest-paid WRs
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints, Chris Olave agree to record-setting extension
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Saints sign Chris Olave to contract extension. Here's what it means
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Olave agrees to four-year extension with Saints
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Saints, Chris Olave agree to terms on new contract extension
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Saints, star WR Chris Olave reportedly agree to 4-year extension, worth up to $132 million
"The Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"The Saints are signing star WR Chris Olave to a long-term contract extension. Here are the full details of the deal and what it means for New Orleans.
"The Saints have agree to a landmark contract extension with Chris Olave. The nine-figure deal makes him one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.
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External links- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 10:07 PMSaints' Olave signs extension worth up to $132M
The Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:57 PMFormer Buckeye Chris Olave in Line for New Saints Contract
Former Ohio State star Chris Olave is nearing a new Saints deal after proving himself as a reliable NFL playmaker.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:40 PMWhere Chris Olave's new contract ranks among NFL's highest-paid WRs
See where Chris Olave's four-year, $132 million extension with the New Orleans Saints ranks among the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:23 PMNew Orleans Saints, Chris Olave agree to record-setting extension
Saints star Chris Olave landed a historic contract extension in New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:11 PMSaints sign Chris Olave to contract extension. Here's what it means
The Saints are signing star WR Chris Olave to a long-term contract extension. Here are the full details of the deal and what it means for New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:06 PMChris Olave agrees to four-year extension with Saints
Olave's deal is worth $132 million with $90 million guaranteed.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:54 PMBREAKING: Saints, Chris Olave agree to terms on new contract extension
The Saints have agree to a landmark contract extension with Chris Olave. The nine-figure deal makes him one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:53 PMSaints, star WR Chris Olave reportedly agree to 4-year extension, worth up to $132 million
Olave now becomes one of the highest-paid wideouts in the NFL.
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