By Ross Jackson
One of the biggest upcoming contracts the New Orleans Saints will need to get settled will be that of wide receiver Chris Olave. Now, those negotiations have been impacted thanks to another deal for a fellow Ohio State 2022 first rounder.
The New York Jets and receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract on Monday.
The #Jets and star WR Garrett Wilson have reached an agreement to make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid WRs.
It’s a 4-year, $130M deal done by Jeff Nalley of @CAAFootball. pic.twitter.com/9aNokCiMul
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2025
The deal now potentially sets the floor for Olave’s contract negotiations.
The Saints’ wideout had an injury-shortened season in 2024, but with his 2026 sixth-year option already picked up, the Saints are focused on the future with Olave and want him to be a big part of where the organization is heading.
Prior to 2024, Olave had put together two consecutive 1,000 yard receiving seasons. Staying healthy in 2025 will be imperative for his earning potential.
It’s likely that Olave’s deal with the Saints won’t get done until after the 2025 season, giving him a chance to rebound from last year’s shortened effort and therefore a chance to earn his maximum value.
Should that happen, the $32.5 million per year deal is likely to be the starting point for those contract talks.
