Saints Push for Olave's $30M Deal

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The New Orleans Saints are pushing hard to lock in wide receiver Chris Olave with a big

contract extension.

This former Ohio State star has been a bright spot on their offense, even as the team faces

other challenges.

Talks are heating up around a $30 million per year average annual value deal, putting

him among the league's top paid receivers.

Not a report say the Saints aren't fully there yet on that number, but it's still very

much in play.

Matthew Parrot notes that while only three receivers top 35 million annually, nine others hit

at least 30 million.

The real snag?

Olave's concussion history is making guarantees at tough negotiation point.

Fans and analysts see Olave as underrated, especially after his breakouts season with 100

catches, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns over 16 games.

That production keeps him in a league company, comparable to stars like Amin Rassem Brown,

AJ Brown, and Gary Wilson.

Meanwhile, the Saints know losing him would hurt bad.

They're not blocking entirely at the 30 million range.

Recent updates suggest they're close to relenting, weighing his health risks against his gain

changing talent.

Expect this deal to drop soon, solidifying Olave as a cornerstone for New Orleans moving

forward.