Over the last couple of years, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has been mentioned in quite a few trade rumors. While the rumors have been swirling, no move has been made, and Olave is gearing up for the 2025 season with the Saints.
Recently, it was reported that both the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers had reached out to New Orleans about a potential Olave trade. Both teams were rebuffed by the Saints.
In his short NFL career, Olave has shown flashes of star potential. However, he has dealt with injuries, especially in the concussion department. He’s hoping to have a breakout season in 2025.
Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
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Kellen Moore, the first-year head coach in New Orleans who is coming off of a Super Bowl win as the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, spoke out about Olave and the trade rumors that have been attached to him.
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“I wouldn’t worry too much about that,” Moore said. “We feel really, really good about Chris. He’s had an excellent offseason, he’s had an excellent career so far and he’s going to have an excellent future.”
Throughout his 39-game NFL career thus far, the 24-year-old wide receiver has racked up 191 receptions for 2,565 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played in just eight games last season.
Back in the 2023 campaign with the Saints, Olave caught 87 passes for 1,123 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games. He showed off the true No. 1 potential that made New Orleans take him No. 11 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Anything could change and the Saints could open up to trading Olave. For right now, Moore and company seem to view him as an important piece of the future.
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Olave is going to be a very important pice in 2025. New Orleans saw Derek Carr retire due to a shoulder injury. The team will have one of three young quarterbacks under center, with the options including Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener.
Regardless of who wins the starting job, that quarterback will need major support and a go-to target. Olave can be that guy if he’s able to stay healthy.
Only time will tell whether or not Olave can remain on the field and overcome his injury history. It sure sounds like the Saints will be sticking with their young wide receiver, at least for the time being.
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