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Saints negotiate Olave extension amid health concerns

7/29/2026

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Saints GM Mickey Loomis said the team is negotiating an extension with receiver Chris Olave but no deal yet.
Olave posted 2025 with 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in the last year of his rookie contract.
Loomis said Olave's recent blood clot and concussions have complicated the talks.
Mark Powell suggested the Saints could trade Olave to the Bills for a 2027 second-round and a 2028 third-round pick.

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Saints GM Mickey Loomis said the team is negotiating an extension with receiver Chris Olave but no deal yet.
Olave posted 2025 with 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in the last year of his rookie contract.
Loomis said Olave's recent blood clot and concussions have complicated the talks.
Mark Powell suggested the Saints could trade Olave to the Bills for a 2027 second-round and a 2028 third-round pick.