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Someone needed to step up when the New Orleans Saints shut down Jordyn Tyson for the preseason with another hamstring injury. And with their first-round pick not expected to play in at least the first three or four regular season games, it fell on his fellow rookies to make a difference. Fourth-round pick Bryce Lance and sixth-round choice Barion Brown answered the bell.
This week it's been all Lance. After catching three of his four targets in Tuesday's joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys, Lance reached another level by going five-for-five on Thursday. And he did it against a very good Los Angeles Rams defense. He's looking like much more than the small-school standout with a limited route tree he was cast as on draft day.
Lance making plays at every level of the field and consistently delivering in the red zone is significant. He's still behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele on the depth chart, but with those two starters taking veteran's rest days this week (Vele was held out of the Cowboys practice, while Olave was an observer against the Rams), he was functionally the team's WR2. He's got more to do to ensure a heavy role when the season starts in September -- and you can bet tight end Juwan Johnson is going to draw a lot of targets -- but Lance is earning his quarterback's trust.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Rookie wide receiver steps up during Saints-Rams joint practice

#first #pick

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints took to the spotlight with their fight-filled joint practice earlier this week—and the NFL took notice.
Over the past few seasons, the league has cracked down on what it considers bad sportsmanship, from taunting and excessive celebrations to gestures mimicking firearms. Now, it looks like joint-practice brawls could be the next item on the NFL's hit list.
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs with the ball during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesCredit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
According to Mark Maske of Front Office Sports on X, the NFL has fined both the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following their fight-filled joint practice at the Cowboys' summer home in Oxnard, California, earlier this week.
The league also reminded teams that they were warned ahead of training camp about their responsibility to keep unsportsmanlike behavior in check at joint practices—particularly when things have the potential to turn dangerous and cause injuries.

#took

The Los Angeles Rams are practicing with the New Orleans Saints today in Woodland Hills, which will be the team's second and final joint practice before the season. After a successful practice with the Cowboys last week, the Rams are looking to get in another good day of work against an opponent today.
Though some players will be out due to injury, there are still plenty of intriguing matchups to keep an eye on. Here are four of the best.
The Saints won't have Jordyn Tyson for this practice, so all the attention will be on Olave. McDuffie is the best matchup for him thanks to his speed and quickness, but Jaylen Watson will likely get chances to cover the terrific receiver down the field, too.
After a tough matchup with the Cowboys' receivers last week, the Rams' top cornerback will be tested again by Olave on Thursday.
With Puka Nacua's participation in question, Adams will likely be the Rams' top receiver on Thursday, drawing McKinstry in coverage. It's a matchup that favors Adams but McKinstry is a sneaky good corner.

#matchup #thursday

Saints fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Chris Olave is just fine.
The Saints wide receiver left the joint practice with the Cowboys before it was finished. He went into the medical tent and then left with athletic trainers.
Olave, though, later returned to team drills.
First-round wideout Jordyn Tyson will miss around two months after injuring his hamstring during a joint practice with the Jaguars last Thursday.
The Saints worked out veteran wide receivers Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds on Tuesday.

#saints #left #chris #cowboys

The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
Take, for instance, Tuesday's joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, California. The NFC rivals squared off for a full practice in pads. That meant competing, hitting and some guys performing for their jobs.
The result was a scrimmage that was spicy throughout and eventually erupted to multiple big fights and the ejection of Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku.
There was the normal pushing and shoving that should be expected from any sort of joint practice. This involved Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and Cowboys safety Malik Hooker, among others.
But things really got heated multiple times as full-on fights broke out between pretty much all the players on the field.

#take

The dog days of summer are in full effect, and NFL training camps are taking their toll.
Take, for instance, Tuesday's joint practice between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, California. The NFC rivals squared off for a full practice in pads. That meant competing, hitting and some guys performing for their jobs.
The result was a scrimmage that was spicy throughout and eventually erupted to multiple big fights and the ejection of Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku.
There was the normal pushing and shoving that should be expected from any sort of joint practice. This involved Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and Cowboys safety Malik Hooker, among others.
But things really got heated multiple times as full-on fights broke out between pretty much all the players on the field.

#multiple

A series of fights and skirmishes threatened to derail the New Orleans Saints' joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys, but the Saints managed to get through the afternoon without any fight-related injuries. That's not to say they got out of it unscathed. Several players exited practice early, two of them starters: running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Quincy Riley. The severity of their injuries is not yet known.
"Only two guys who weren't able to finish practice were Alvin with a knee, and then Quincy with a groin," head coach Kellen Moore told reporters afterwards. "Other than that, good work, obviously you guys saw the chippiness of it. Not the ideal flow of a joint practice but we got the work that we needed. We'll have one more Thursday with the Rams, we've had a number (of practices) with those guys before, so (not worried)."
Moore later clarified that wide receiver Ronnie Bell left the practice with heat-related issues; he was seen walking slowly too the sideline before being driven indoors on a trainer's cart without his jersey. Wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's top wide receiver, briefly received attention from trainers after taking a hit on a catch but remained on the sidelines to observe the rest of practice. He later returned for the final sequence of team drills in a red zone period.
Fans and reporters covering the joint practice counted as many as six, seven, ten or more dustups over the course of the two-hour practice session. Both teams were fortunate to get out of it without any serious injuries from the fists and helmets flying around. We'll see if tempers flare up again on Thursday when the Saints and Rams meet for their own joint practice session.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints injury updates after joint practice with Cowboys

#injuries #guys

Jordyn Tyson is expected to be sidelined for about two months. Is the high-priced rookie still draftable in all fantasy leagues, and who has the best shot at claiming the Saints' #2 WR role?
Admittedly, I was confused when New Orleans used their #8 overall pick on Tyson. Yes, he's exceptionally talented and could be a team's #1 WR someday. But expending that much draft capital on a guy who suffered a severe knee injury in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues didn't make sense.
Now this team has a gaping hole at receiver, while Chris Olave's value couldn't get much higher. However, Tyler Shough's value takes a hit, as he loses a terrific playmaker who could have helped elevate his quarterback.
While Tyson's current overall ADP is 86, fantasy managers should be cautious about drafting him anywhere in the top 140. Yes, you could place him on IR and hope he returns by early November.
But that also would limit your ability to place a more reliable fantasy ***** et on IR if your roster faces more injuries. Plus, there's no guarantee that Tyson will return in two months. This franchise probably will play it safe with their first-round pick. I'd put his over/under on rookie receptions at 30.5.

#place

The Guardians will look for their franchise's 10,001st win tonight against the Giants at Progressive Field.
Tugboat Wilkinson is getting the call to debut for the Giants this week. It feels pretty intentional to give him a chance to pitch against this former organization who particularly struggle against crafty lefties.
Zack Meisel had a reflection on the 10,000th win and the current state of the team for the Athletic.
Tommy John passed away. He was traded from the Indians to the White Sox in 1965 as part of a three-team deal to bring Rocky Colavito back to Cleveland and revive attendance and keep the team from moving to Seattle. Thank you, Tommy John.
Ryan Cesarini is getting some national attention for his recent breakout in Akron.

#john #wilkinson

Saints get brutal two-month injury update on Jordyn Tyson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New Orleans Saints made it a goal of theirs this offseason to build the offense around Tyler Shough. They added Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, and then in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, they took Jordyn Tyson.
With the No. 8 pick, the Saints drafted Tyson to join Chris Olave in the wide receiver room. It was a bit of a risky pick with Tyson's injury history, but the upside is massive.
Unfortunately for the Saints, the worst fears have come true. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Tyson's hamstring injury is a serious one, and he's going to miss potentially upwards of two months with this issue.
"Jordyn Tyson is likely to miss time to start the season, possibly deep into September, per source," Underhill reports. "Different hamstring than last time but it's going to take time."

#injury

Saints get brutal update on Jordyn Tyson on new hamstring injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New Orleans Saints extended Chris Olave to a long-term contract this offseason and drafted Jordyn Tyson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. While both have shaky injury histories, when healthy, they should form an incredible duo.
Unfortunately, before they even got a chance to play together in the regular season, there is already a seemingly serious injury for Tyson due to a hamstring problem.
ESPN's Katherine Terrell reports that Tyson will miss some time due to a hamstring injury, and it could even "linger" into the regular season.
"Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has a right hamstring issue and will miss time, according to Saints coach Kellen Moore," Terrell reports. "Moore said that he's not going to estimate a timetable for Tyson's return yet, but when asked about the regular season, he said 'it could' potentially linger into Week 1."

#moore

Preseason game number one for the New Orleans Saints is finally here. After a scrimmage with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, the Saints will host the Jaguars in the Superdome on Saturday afternoon. It will be the first 2026 preseason outing for either team.
Most starters for both teams will sit out the game. However, there is still much to keep an eye on for both teams. The Saints look like a much-improved roster from the 2026 version, but now have to show it on the field. This preseason test will be against a Jaguars squad coming off a 13-4 season and an AFC South championship. Here are a few things to watch closest during Saturday's Saints-Jaguars clash.
Don't expect any of the New Orleans starting five to see the field. However, this unit must show that they have some quality depth. Losing veteran Dillon Radunz for the year hurts. Radunz was able to fill in at multiple spots and had starting experience. The spotlight will be on second-year players Torricelli Simpkins, Easton Kilty, and rookie Jeremiah Wright on the inside. At tackle, Asim Richards along with undrafted rookies Alan Herron and Alex Wollschlaeger will have their opportunities.New Orleans has yet to sign a veteran offensive lineman after the injury to Radunz. Their philosophy is clearly to see what they have in their younger players. Saturday's performance of this unit against Jacksonville will help determine whether the Saints need to bring in veteran additions to the position before the end of training camp.
We won't see Chris Olave or Jordyn Tyson. But there is still a lot to be determined within the receiving corps. Rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance have made some jaw-dropping plays consistently in practice. Now, they'll get a chance to do it in a game against a different defense. Brown and Lance seem nearly certain for roster spots, as does veteran Devaughn Vele. That leaves perhaps one job up for grabs within the unit.
Can returning veterans Ronnie Bell, Kevin Austin Jr., or Mason Tipton make their claim? Will Trey Palmer provide another threat for the offense? Can Bub Means revert back to his promising 2024 rookie form? Will any of them close the apparent gap between themselves and Brown or Lance? These are just a few of the questions to watch play out on the field. The biggest is this: Will the New Orleans receiving corps provide both a legitimate threat against defenses and quality depth for the team's offense?

#jaguars #brown #lance #preseason

We're almost there -- the New Orleans Saints released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday's preseason game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and for the most part, it's what you expect. The starting offensive line looks like what we've seen at training camp. It's the same pecking order at running back with Kendre Miller at RB3, even while he's missed several days of practice reps with an injury. Backups like Audric Estime and Devin Neal need to do more with their own reps to unseat him (and in Neal's case, also get healthy). But there are some points of note and takeaways from this first depth chart. It's important to remember this is an unofficial document made for media purposes, not a set-in-stone reflection of how the team is operating at practice every day. Coaches are going to stack some of these positions differently.
And here is what we learned:
There isn't much of a buffer between Simpkins (an undrafted free agent last year) and Wright (a rookie fourth-round pick) and the opportunity to play under the bright lights. Both backups are listed on the second-string offense behind Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz, respectively. And that's before Dillon Radunz goes on injured reserve. The Saints listed Radunz as the backup left guard but he's been practicing ahead of Wright until his recent knee injury. We may see William Sherman get the nod in a pinch, but look for Wright to log a ton of snaps this preseason.
This may not be too surprising if you've been keeping up with the daily highlight reels from practice, but being drafted in Round 6 doesn't mean you're a slam dunk to make the team. Brown followed that up by making some big catches in team drills, routinely getting open in one-on-one sessions, and standing out during special teams periods. He's listed as the immediate backup behind Chris Olave on the second-team offense as well the primary returner on both punts and kickoffs. He's still behind Jordyn Tyson and Devaughn Vele, sure. Brown is on the fast track to not just make the 53-man roster but to see meaningful snaps on Sundays.
The workload for respected veterans like Cameron Jordan and Alvin Kamara has been obvious. Jordan practiced with the second-string defense behind Chase Young and Carl Granderson (before his hamstring injury flared up) while Kamara mainly worked in passing situations and third downs with Travis Etienne Jr. seeing early-down work. Both of them have taken a backseat to new arrivals and younger teammates. But that isn't reflected on this unofficial depth chart. Jordan is listed as a starter with Young "or" Granderson starting at the other edge rusher spot. Kamara has the same "or" designation with Etienne. It's a symbol of respect for the vets but it doesn't reflect the team's plans for them. Young and Etienne are going to play as many snaps as they can handle.

#wright

With Jaguars coach Liam Coen announcing that he won't play his starters in the first preseason game every one of these practice reps becomes that much more valuable. This is the Saints' first chance to pit their best against their opponent's best. And with that in mind, here are four matchups we'll be watching closely:
Hunter has secured his place on top of Jacksonville's depth chart at cornerback, and he's looking to build off of a rookie year full of encouraging moments but short on game tape after he was shut down with a knee injury after Week 7. Similarly, Saints fans had to wait to see Tyson until the Saints opened up training camp because they kept him on ice throughout the spring to rest an injured hamstring. Now both young pros are playing well. Seeing who comes out ahead should be one of Thursday's biggest draws.
Harrison started the last three seasons at right tackle, and he has looked like the Jags' best blocker regardless of position. But now he's lining up on the left side (where he played in college at Oklahoma) while projected starter Cole Van Lanen deals with an injury. This is a great test for Young against one of the league's better young tackles. The Saints are eager to see Young take the next step after breaking out with ten sacks last season. He's talked a lot of trash and taken on a more vocal role as a leader during practice. Winning his battles with Harrison would be tremendous.
Walker has caught some heat for not being as effective a pass rusher as the guy drafted right behind him (Aidan Hutchinson), but he's consistently won his matchups with the Jaguars' right tackles at training camp and is exactly the type of high-end athlete who gave Fuaga trouble last season. Fuaga did have to fight through a couple of different injuries last season so proving he can stand up to one of the Jags' top edge rushers would inspire real confidence. Josh Hines-Allen is one to watch, too, but it sounds like he's mainly rushing off the right side of the formation (and against Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.).
Washington broke out last season with 65 catches for 954 yards and six touchdowns (including thee playoffs), quickly ****** erting himself as one of Trevor Lawrence's favorite targets. He split time in the slot with Jakobi Meyers but was targeted more often when he did line up inside, leading Jacksonville in yards (458) and touchdowns (3) by healthy margins. He'll be the one to watch when the Saints roll out their nickel personnel with safety Jonas Sanker manning the slot. He's had his hands full with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson rotating into the slot throughout training camp, but getting to work against another team's talent will show us if he's ready to hold it down when the season starts.

#last

The later rounds are where you stop drafting for safety and start drafting for upside. The best late picks are cheap swings at a player whose role could climb. Rashid Shaheed is that swing this year.
Draft Shaheed with one of your last picks. PFN's Kyle Soppe calls him "the easiest click I'm making in the later rounds," and the reasons to like him run deeper than his 2025 box score lets on.
Do not judge him on the ugly line he posted after arriving in Seattle. Shaheed managed just 15 catches for 188 yards and no touchdowns following his midseason trade, and his snap and target counts cratered to roughly three looks a game. That is what happens when a receiver lands on a new team in November with no offseason to learn the system, not a sign that the talent slipped.
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Give him a defined role and the production shows up. Before the deal, Shaheed was averaging 11.6 points per game in New Orleans on a career-high 7.3 targets, ranking second on the Saints in targets behind only Chris Olave. Rewind to 2024, and he was a top-25 fantasy receiver through five weeks behind 17.5 yards per reception, before a knee injury ended his season. The role has been the variable, not the player.

#role #drafting #player

Whew. The hype building up around Barion Brown isn't dying down. On Thursday, the rookie wide receiver ended the New Orleans Saints' seventh training camp practice with an exclamation point by catching a touchdown pass deep downfield from Spencer Rattler. It's just the latest explosive play from a sixth-round pick most fans expected to make the squad for his skills in the return game on special teams. Instead, it's looking like Brown has real potential to help out offensively.
Rattler deserves a lot of credit on the throw that ended Thursday's practice session. He was throwing on the move, outside the pocket and under duress, but kept his eyes downfield and placed the pass where only Brown had a chance at catching it. It officially went down as a 46-yard completion that traveled more than 30 yards through the air. That's a Sunday throw. Brown came down with the pass even with veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom covering him tightly. He's made a lot of plays against Yiadom and his fellow backup Martin Emerson Jr. on the second-string defense. There's 5,159 career defensive snaps and 169 games played between the two of them (including the playoffs).
But you can count Saints coach Kellen Moore as one of those observers who wasn't surprised to see Brown thriving on offense. Even if the team drafted him for his chops on special teams, Moore saw plenty of quality reps through Brown's college tape. Brown caught 122 passes in three years at Kentucky before transferring to LSU in 2025, where he posted a personal-best 53 receptions. That experience against a strong quality of competition prepared him for the challenges he's now facing in the NFL.
"I think we watched a lot of evidence of him playing receiver, and playing impactful plays in the SEC for a number of years, not just the LSU year, but the Kentucky year(s)," Moore told reporters after practice on Wednesday. "And when you watch all that exposure and get to know Barion, you're really fired up to have this guy, and so he's doing a great job. And I think the hardest part for these young guys really isn't the physical. You know, there's an acclimation there, but there's so much mental and so I think that's a credit to him that he's been really prepared to go out there and play."
It's a wide-open competition for the fourth and fifth roster spots at wide receiver. With the Saints having their top three locked in between Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson, and Devaughn Vele, guys who started training camp on the roster bubble like Brown need every rep they can get to stand out and build their case. Brown is certainly making the most of his chances so far. With joint practices and preseason games against other teams coming up fast, he'll get more opportunities to prove he belongs.

#down

The four-year, $140 million value of Zay Flowers' extension generated the headline, but the guaranteed money reveals the depth of the Baltimore Ravens' commitment. Flowers received $108 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Based on the current wide receiver market, that figure ranks fourth at the position behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase.
Smith-Njigba leads the position with approximately $120.07 million guaranteed. Jefferson received $110 million, while Chase secured $109.8 million. Flowers is immediately behind that group and ahead of Drake London, CeeDee Lamb, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave.
That placement is significant because guarantees provide a clearer picture of a team's commitment than the maximum value alone. Baltimore did not merely attach an impressive headline number to Flowers' contract. The Ravens guaranteed a substantial portion of the agreement to keep him at the center of their offense.
Flowers has earned that confidence by becoming Baltimore's most consistent drafted receiver. He has surpassed 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, reached the Pro Bowl twice and established the franchise's single-season receiving record for a wide receiver.
The extension creates expectations for Flowers to remain productive and available throughout his prime. It also offers security that players at that position rarely obtain, with contracts that can include inflated totals and uncertain back-end compensation.

#flowers #receiver #smith

Noah Fant has played alongside some of the NFL's most accomplished wide receivers. It's something that gives the New Orleans Saints tight end a unique perspective on where Chris Olave stands around the league. Fant spent last season in Cincinnati with Ja'Marr Chase, who commands one of the NFL's largest target shares. After watching Olave during his first training camp in New Orleans, Fant believes the Saints' star belongs in a similar tier to where Chase stands.
"Ja'Marr got a lot of targets a game, as he should have," Fant told reporters on Sunday. "He's a great player, like, transcending wide receiver. But I think Chris — I mean, I think he's just as much up there. You know what I'm saying? Like, he's a great player."
Fant has also shared offenses with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Courtland Sutton during previous stops. It's a perspective that carries additional weight because he's seen several versions of elite receiver play throughout his career.
Olave will remain one of the primary pieces of the Saints' offense after being rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million just a few days ago. He also established himself early as one of Tyler Shough's top targets. For Fant, the tight end understands that the ball will frequently go in Olave's direction.
"There's guys like Chris Olave, right? He's going to have the ball a lot," Fant said. "He's a really good player, and as he should."

#player #chase

One of the various training-camp hold-ins ended on Thursday, when the Saints signed receiver Chris Olave to a new deal.
Due to make $15.493 million in 2026, Olave added a four-year extension, reportedly worth up to $132 million.
The full details of the deal have now made their way to PFT HQ. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms:
1. Signing bonus: $35 million.
2. 2026 base salary: $1.293 million, fully guaranteed.

#million

Ohio State is known for its long list of standout wide receivers, and this year's roster will have no shortage of talent. But there's a name that may not be at the top of the list of potential x-factors that could raise the Buckeyes' ceiling even more. According to ESPN, Ohio State freshman wide receiver Chris Henry is labeled as the key x-factor for the Buckeyes' success in 2026.
"Can Henry make an impact as a true freshman, alongside All-American Jeremiah Smith and veteran Brandon Inniss? At 6-foot-5, Henry has the tools to become a dangerous downfield and red zone weapon for quarterback Julian Sayin," ESPN's Jake Trotter wrote. "Defenses will be loading up to slow Smith, which figures to give Henry plenty of favorable opportunities to show he can be Ohio State's next great wide receiver."
Henry was a consensus five-star prospect in the 2026 class and enters his true freshman season as a pivotal part of the offense for Ohio State. While Smith and Innis will be one of the top 1-2 combos at wideout across the entire country, adding the skill and size that Henry brings to the field would be another addition to an already explosive offense.
Ohio State has always had two stars on the outside, but what has made its offense so dependable and effective year after year is the ability to have 3-4 wideouts consistently on the field and producing. Whether it was Smith, Emeka Egbuka, Innis and Carnell Tate or the years of Marvin Harrison Jr, Julian Fleming, Egbuka or the dating back to the early 2020's of Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba -- the talent level at wideout has made it nearly impossible for opposing defenses to slow down Ohio State's offense.
With the 2026 season right around the corner, though there's still a competition and other veterans in the room, Henry appears to be the guy that Ohio State is looking at to step up and be impactful from day one.

#freshman

It's been a big week for the New Orleans Saints at the start of their 2026 training camp. Between Taysom Hill saying thank you to New Orleans as he considers his next step, Bryan Bresee suffering a potentially season-ending knee injury, and Chris Olave agreeing to terms on a $132 million contract extension, there's been a lot to keep up with. And Drew Brees is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next week, too. But right now we're focusing on Olave's new contract. Thanks to some reporting from NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill on the structure of the deal, we can estimate just how much it'll cost the Saints against the salary cap.
Olave was set to play on his fully-guaranteed fifth-year option of $15.493 million, but that money appears to have been spread out as part of the deal. Underhill reports that Olave's base salary is now $1.29 million, a little more than the veteran's minimum, and a steep drop from that $15.493 million figure. Combine that with the proration from his $35 million signing bonus and you've got a 2026 salary cap hit of about $8.29 million. That saves the Saints $7.2 million against this year's cap, putting them under the spending limit by more than $13.5 million. They can use that extra money to sign a veteran to replace Bresee, upgrade another position group, or just churn the depth chart and cover in-season moves.
Here are Olave's other salary cap hit estimates under this new contract:
2026: $8.29 million ($1.29 million base salary and $7 million SB proration guaranteed)
2027: $20.6 million ($13.6 million base salary and $7 million SB proration guaranteed)

#orleans #bresee #olave

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with first-round WR Chris Olave on a new contract extension.
Adam Schefter reports the extension is for four years and worth $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed.
Just in: Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, and Robert Bailey, tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/YrExVcnt4H
The deal averages $33 million per year and makes Olave the sixth-highest-paid wide receiver in the league, behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb.
This is a great deal for both sides. Olave gets the long-term contract he was looking for, and the Saints secure a vital weapon for their young, up-and-coming quarterback, Tyler Shough.

#saints #worth #guaranteed

From his rise as an Ohio State star to now a stud NFL receiver, Chris Olave is about to be compensated very well. Adam Schefter has reported that Olave will be signing a new 4-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints that will pay him up to $132 million dollars.
The former Buckeye wide receiver standout was one of the most productive wide receivers in school history and has shown to be a valuable player at the professional level as well. When he was at Ohio State, Olave was known as one of the elite big-play threats and a polished route runner. He finished his college career with 176 catches, 2,711 receiving yards and a school-record 35 receiving touchdowns. He earned All-American honors in 2021 while also being the team captain.
Olave was drafted at No. 11 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2022 NFL draft, and his success has translated at the next level. He has 291 career catches for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns. In 2025 he had a 100-catch season as well as 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Coming off such a productive year, the Saints were anxious to try to lock down their star receiver with a new contract.
Ohio State fans can be proud that they continue to be one of the premier destinations for wide receivers. And they are able to push that they learn the skills necessary in Columbus to translate at the NFL-level and then earn life-changing money.
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#ohio #state #level #yards

The New Orleans Saints could not afford to let uncertainty surrounding Chris Olave's future linger much longer.
They made sure it won't. And now, he's being paid like one of the NFL's premier receivers. The Saints and Olave agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed. The deal carries a maximum average value of $33 million per season.
That figure would make Olave the NFL's sixth-highest-paid wide receiver by average annual value, tied with Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf. He also becomes the 12th at his position ever to surpass the $30 million-per-season mark. Here are the receivers currently ahead of Olave:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks: $42.15 million per year
Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals: $40.25 million per year

#million #year #receivers

Last season, the New Orleans Saints were reportedly fielding trade offers for Chris Olave. Now they've made him one of the NFL's highest paid wide receivers.
Olave, headed into the final year of his rookie contract, reportedly signed a four-year extension that will keep him as Tyler Shough's huckleberry through the foreseeable future. At $132 million and $90 million guaranteed, it wasn't able to reset the wideout market but pays him slightly more in annual average salary than former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson. The New York Jets gave Wilson a four-year, $130 million deal last offseason, making him the league's seventh-highest paid WR.
It's a big bet on a player who has emerged as an engine in the Saints offense when available. The Saints are locked in to $90 million for a receiver coming off his finest season. His 100 catches were seventh-best in the NFL en route to second-team All-Pro honors. But he also missed more than half the 2024 season due to concussion concerns and his 2.0 yards per route run (YPRR) were a career low. Will the Saints regret a great commitment for a player who may merely be good?
This offseason has been predicated on bringing weapons into the fold as New Orleans figures out whether Shough's ability to exceed expectations as a rookie was an outlier or a sign of things to come. The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne for $12 million annually and used the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Jordyn Tyson. Keeping Olave fits with that philosophy.
At the same time, it's fair to wonder if Olave can keep up his 2025 pace when he's not the surefire focus of the offense. Last year's New Orleans offense couldn't run the ball (31st in rushing expected points added). Only two other players on the team had more than 40 targets and one, Rashid Shaheed, was traded mid-season. His target share of just under 30 percent was a career high and his 8.7 air yards per catch were a career low, leading to modest impacts despite his prolific nature.

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Saints wide receiver Chris Olave didn't do team drills in the team's first training camp practice for what head coach Kellen Moore called business reasons, but there won't be any reason for Olave to limit his participation for the rest of camp.
Olave's agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN that Olave has agreed to a four-year extension with the Saints. The deal is worth $132 million with $90 million in guaranteed money.
The agreement comes a couple of days after General Manager Mickey Loomis said that the team was hopeful to lock up the 2022 first-round pick beyond the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. Loomis also noted that Olave's injury history, which includes multiple concussions and last year's blood clot in his lung, as "an element" of the negotiations.
Given the size of the commitment the Saints are making, Olave's production — 291 catches for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns — was a bigger element and Olave is set to have five more years to build those numbers.

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Although training camp is back and the New Orleans Saints are finally on the field again, the business side of football always tends to creep in. While most were worried about rookie Jordyn Tyson's availability for drills, which turned out to be full participation, maybe some attention should have been put on Chris Olave's contract.
Yesterday, in Saints General manager Mickey Loomis' press conference with Saints media, he spoke on the contract talks and had nothing negative to say. Olave was good to go for training camp, and his presence was never in question, but on the first day, he did sit out team drills due to the contract situation.
Contract situations like these can often cause issues, but this one may be different. While other players around the NFL are fully sitting out, Olave just chose not to participate in team drills. This is similar to what Alvin Kamara did a few years ago when he was looking for a new contract, and it never caused issues. Instead of holding out, Olave is holding in, so he is still a participant, just not fully.
This move puts just enough pressure on the front office to get this deal done quickly, and with what Loomis said about those negotiations, that should come sooner rather than later.

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The New Orleans Saints built a deeper, more balanced roster in the team's second offseason under head coach Kellen Moore. They made additions across the offense and defense that appear to have raised the team's ceiling ahead of training camp.
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.

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