Saints star may become expendable due to recent acquisitions

New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (12) looks on during a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sep. 21, 2025 | Jane Gershovich/GettyImagesTrade rumors have been picking up around the National Football League, and for good reason: the trade deadline is less than a month away. One of the names heard in the rumors has been New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave.

Olave has been linked to multiple teams, including the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and the New York Giants. For the former first-round pick, it's the first time in his career that he's really been mentioned in these kinds of talks. But when looking at the Saints as a whole, it shouldn't come as that…