As the New Orleans Saints continue to rebuild under first-year head coach Kellen Moore, rumors are swirling about potential moves to improve the team heading into the 2025 season.
After starting quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement on June 2, the Saints are looking to rely on a quarterback room that includes rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener
A new quarterback could be on the Saints' wish list, but to make that happen, New Orleans will have to make some moves.
May 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) during rookie minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
May 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) during rookie minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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One name that has been tossed around in rumors has been wide receiver Chris Olave.
Olave will turn 25 at the end of June and has emerged as the Saints' No. 1 receiving option since being drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
After back-to-back, 1,000-yard seasons and nine combined touchdowns to begin his career, Chris Olave had an injury-riddled 2024 campaign, appearing in just eight games.
He sustained two devastating concussions last year that resulted in the Saints shutting him down for the last eight games of the regular season.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Olave spoke to reporters about the trade rumors that have been taking place over the last few weeks, and it seems that the Saints' receiver is committed to staying in New Orleans.
"It's all rumors, man. … Everybody's trying to have something for clicks. I love it here, man. I love the front office. I love my coaches. I'm excited to be here, and I want to be here forever. This is where I want to be," he said on Thursday.
The New Orleans Saints will look to improve after finishing with a 5-12 record in 2024.
With a new Week 1 starting quarterback, the Saints seem to be committed to the receiving options they have in Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, and tight ends Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill.