Chris Olave

Chris Olave reportedly "looks healthy" to begin practices at OTAs with the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Olave dealt with concussions last season that limited the number of games he played. He dealt with two different concussions last year which marked his fifth overall in his career. He looks to be fully healthy entering this season.

Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh reported that the team called the Saints about a possible trade for WR Chris Olave.

Fantasy Impact

It sounds like a trade is unlikely to happen, but it's still a situation to monitor. The Steelers wide receiver room took a bit of a hit after trading George Pickens to the Cowboys. Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin are currently the receivers competing for the WR2 role behind DK Metcalf. The Saints picked up Olave’s fifth-year option in April, so it sounds like they will want to keep the young receiver long-term.

The Saints exercised Chris Olave’s fifth-year team option for 2026.

Fantasy Impact

The two sides could agree to a long-term extension with this move. Otherwise, Olave will make $15.5 in 2026. He struggled with injuries last season, primarily concussions and head injuries. The Saints quarterback situation remains up in the air heading into this upcoming season.

Saints WR Chris Olave (head) logged a full practice session Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Olave has now logged two practice sessions and could return for his first game action since Week 9. The Saints should clear up his status on Friday's final injury report.

Saints WR Chris Olave (head) logged a full practice session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Olave has not played since suffering a concussion against Carolina in early November. With the Saints out of playoff contention, it is not a guarantee that Olave will play in the season finale.