The rumor mill never stops in the NFL. Even in the slower parts of the offseason, the New Orleans Saints cannot escape trade discussions around the internet. The latest one is just pulling off a bandage that many fans probably thought they could forget about for the rest of this offseason.
Chris Olave trade rumors
Adam Crowley, a radio host for 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, says that he got a message regarding a potential move for Chris Olave, via social media. The Pittsburgh Steelers would be the team that seems to be interested and are potentially checking in on Olave.
Olave is the top wide receive on the depth chart for New Orleans. It would be a bit surprising to see the Saints move on from their arguably top passing game option, for whoever is playing quarterback for Kellen Moore in 2025.
Kellen Moore already shut them down
The new head coach for New Orleans has previously discussed the impact that he expects Olave to have for his offense this season. There was no inkling that the team would look to move on from the wideout.
“Chris is a phenomenal player. He has had a huge impact on this team. He’s going to have a huge impact (again).” -- Kellen Moore at the annual league meetings
Olave has dealt with multiple injuries in recent years, including multiple concussions throughout his time in New Orleans. His concussion that ended his season in 2024 was a scary one, but he has reportedly made a full recovery.
Regardless, those sort of head injuries are always nerve-racking for the future of careers in the NFL.
The Saints need to be careful with Olave, but he also projects as their best wideout for the foreseeable future. To trade him, that would be a clear sign that the Saints do not have a strong belief in what they can accomplish over the next couple of seasons.
