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Olave Locks Down Big Deal with Saints | Wilmington News

Chris Olave just signed a jaw-dropping 4-year, $132M extension with $90M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid receiver in the league at $33M/year — all before hitting free agency in 2027. The Saints, building around new QB Tyler Shough, see Olave as the cornerstone of their future, especially after his career-best 2023 season: 1,163 yards, 9 TDs, 100 catches in 16 games. With Shough at the helm and a revamped offense featuring Travis Etienne Jr., the Saints are betting big on this duo to end their playoff drought since 2020 — and with a full offseason to develop chemistry under coach…

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