Loomis says Olave extension talks remain short of a deal

Training camp opened after Olave's preferred deadline

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

Mickey Loomis on Chris Olave https://t.co/2l269Wij5r Via @Saints on X

What happened: Chris Olave is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. He participated in voluntary offseason workouts while negotiations continued.

Why it matters: Without an extension, Olave is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2026 season. Completing a deal would keep a 2025 second-team All-Pro under contract beyond the upcoming campaign.

By the numbers: Olave is due $15.493 million on his fifth-year option in 2026.

What to watch: Watch whether the sides agree during training camp or allow negotiations to carry toward Week 1.

Sources

@Saints 2026-07-28T19:54:59.324808+00:00

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