As many expected, the New Orleans Saints dealt one of their two prolific wide receivers who drew significant interest before the NFL's trade deadline. They sent talented speedster Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks. It was a notable move for all parties involved, namely his now-former running mate, Chris Olave.
Where does Olave stand with the Saints following Shaheed's departure? That's the question fans are asking in response to New Orleans ostensibly kicking off a long-overdue rebuild, and it appears we have our answer.
Olave, 25, has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract after the Saints exercised their $15.