CHRIS OLAVE NEWS

Carr's 29-yard dart to Olave gets Saints in Eagles territory | Saints-Eagles Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr fires a 29-yard strike to wide open wide receiver Chris Olave to set the Saints offense up at the...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Carr-to-Olave connection yields 15-yard pickup on third-and-8 | Saints-Eagles Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr fires a third-and-8 pass over the middle of the field to wide receiver Chris Olave for 15 yards an...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Four grabs in Sunday's rout Olave caught four of six targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys.

Impact He added seven yards on one carry. Olave was more involved in the Saints' passing game that he had been in the team's opener, leading New Orleans in targets Sunday, but he didn't have much to do in the second half after helping build a 35-16 lead heading into intermission. Olave has taken a back seat to Rashid Shaheed so far in 2024, but he could break out against a mostly inexperienced Eagles secondary in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave breaks free from Diggs on big gain | Saints-Cowboys Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 2 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave breaks free from Trevon Diggs on a big 39-yard pickup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 of t...

SEPTEMBER 15 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Quiet in Sunday's rout Olave caught both his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 47-10 rout of the Panthers.

Impact The third-year wideout's numbers were a significant disappointment considering the final score, but Derek Carr's three first-half touchdowns went to Rashid Shaheed, Foster Moreau (head) and Juwan Johnson, and the Saints didn't need to pass the ball in the second half with a massive lead. The overall performance of the Saints' offense was still encouraging for Olave's numbers in the long run, and he should still be locked in as the team's top receiver. Olave will likely be a much bigger part of the game plan in Week 2 against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Sunday's rout Olave caught both his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 47-10 rout of the Panthers.

Impact The third-year wideout's numbers were a significant disappointment considering the final score, but Derek Carr's three first-half touchdowns went to Rashid Shaheed, Foster Moreau (head) and Juwan Johnson, and the Saints didn't need to pass the ball in the second half with a massive lead. The overall performance of the Saints' offense was still encouraging for Olave's numbers in the long run, and he should still be locked in as the team's top receiver. Olave will likely be a much bigger part of the game plan in Week 2 against the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football: Where to draft New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave has been impressive in 2 NFL seasons. Selected 11th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, Olave has been an integ...

SEPTEMBER 1 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Fantasy football: Prescott, Olave among 12 players on do-not-draft list Dak Prescott, Rachaad White and Chris Olave are among 12 players on UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s do-not-draft list for the 2024 fa...

AUGUST 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Olave talks Saints offense, run blocking | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave speaks with the media following Day 20 of New Orleans Saints Training Camp 2024 at the Ochsner...

AUGUST 21 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Records three receptions Sunday Olave had three receptions on four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's exhibition loss to San Francisco.

Impact The Saints' No. 1 wideout looked the part in a brief appearance with the rest of the starters. Olave figures to be the focal part of the Saints' passing game with Michael Thomas departing New Orleans after seven seasons with the club. Derek Carr looked for his top target early and often before the starters departed Sunday. Olave will be shooting for his third 1,000-yard season in as many years since becoming a pro.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Carr drops deep for 19-yard strike to Chris Olave | Saints-49ers Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 2 New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr drops deep for a 19-yard strike to wide receiver Chris Olave against the San Francisco 49ers in We...

AUGUST 19 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

One catch to open preseason Olave secured one of four targets for 10 yards in the Saints' 16-14 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.

Impact Olave was the target on Derek Carr's first three pass attempts on the opening possession, logging his one catch on the second one. The talented third-year wideout, who produced a career-best 87-1,123-5 line across 16 regular-season games in 2023, is in line to serve as Carr's top receiver once again in the coming season and lost proven competition for targets when Michael Thomas (knee) was released this offseason.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave on new OC Klint Kubiak system with Saints | 'Inside Training Camp Live' New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave joins "Inside Training Camp Live" to discuss new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak system with...

AUGUST 3 • NFL.COM

Returns to practice Olave practiced Wednesday after exiting early Tuesday with an apparent hip injury, nola.com's Matthew Paras reports.

Impact It sounds like more of a bump/bruise than a real injury, with Olave back on the practice field less than 24 hours later. He's locked in as the No. 1 receiver for QB Derek Carr and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Volume shouldn't be an issue, as Olave and RB Alvin Kamara are the only players on the Saints roster that have ever drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pelissero: WR Chris Olave suffered a hip injury in Tuesday's practice | 'Inside Training Camp Live' NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero is reporting New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suffered a hip injury in Tuesday's practice.

JULY 30 • NFL.COM

Exits practice with hip injury Olave left Tuesday's practice with an apparent hip injury, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio reports.

Impact Olave didn't return to practice afterward, which doesn't mean much given that his injury occurred at the end of the session. He's locked in as the top receiver in New Orleans, where growth for the passing game depends not only on Olave's development but also a better and healthier season from quarterback Derek Carr and potential scheme improvement under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are the only players on the roster that have drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave says Spencer Rattler has 'off the chart' arm talent Chris Olave hasn’t seen much of Spencer Rattler, but he’s already impressed with the rookie quarterback’s arm talent at Saints training camp...

JULY 25 • USATODAY.COM

Chris Olave on role in new offense, chemistry with Derek Carr | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2024 on Thursday, July 25 ahead of the 2024...

JULY 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

No limitations at practice Olave (shoulder) participated in Day 1 of Saints training camp Wednesday without limitations, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Olave's participation in practice means that he's passed his physical and come off the active/non-football injury list, while his lack of limitations is an indication that he's fully over the shoulder issue that forced him to don a non-contact jersey during spring activities. The featured wideout will work to solidify his chemistry with Derek Carr throughout training camp, with the hope of making a true Year 3 leap as New Orleans' clear top offensive weapon. A healthier season from Carr could be all Olave needs to upgrade his production in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

To practice Wednesday Coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Olave (shoulder), who was placed on the active/non-football injury list last week, will practice in part Wednesday, Matthew Paras of The New Or...

Impact Olave looks set to come off the NFI list Wednesday, so it looks like he's nearly recovered from the shoulder injury that forced him to wear a non-contact jersey earlier this spring. The Saints are likely taking a cautious approach to the third-year wideout's recovery, given his status as a lynchpin of the receiving game. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara reported to training camp Tuesday and is also expected to practice Wednesday, despite being disgruntled by his lack of a long-term deal with New Orleans.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on NFI list by New Orleans The Saints placed Olave (shoulder) on the active/non-football injury list Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Olave continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury sustained while weight training this offseason, and for which he spent OTAs in a non-contact jersey. While the issue seems minor, and Olave will be able to come off the NFI list at any point in training camp once cleared, his status will be worth monitoring. The 2022 first-round pick has just over three weeks to get healthy ahead of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Cardinals. OIave is coming off back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons to begin his NFL career and is positioned nicely as a potential third-year breakout candidate, especially as the clear No. 1 target in a wide receiver room that also includes Rashid Shaheed, Cedrick Wilson and A.T. Perry, but that's assuming he's indeed able to return to full health without missing much time.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Saints training camp preview: Cap-strapped team faces pivotal 2024 season

New Orleans heads into 2024 with a veteran roster and questions about how long the biggest names will still be playing for the Saints.

JULY 11

Photos: Chris Olave hosts third annual youth football camp at Mission Hills New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave hosted his third annual youth football camp in his alma mater of Mission Hills High School of S...

JULY 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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JULY 1

Photos: Chris Olave visits Paris, France | 2024 Saints Offseason New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave visit Paris, France during the offseason to take in the sights and culture of the historic city...

JUNE 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM