According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, both the Steelers and the Cleveland Browns checked in on Olave early this offseason, only to be rebuffed by the Saints.
Breer wrote in his latest mailbag that the Saints “got inquiries from the Browns and Steelers early in the offseason, and rebuffed them.” That matches reporting from multiple outlets noting that, while the Steelers remain in need of a top-flight receiver opposite DK Metcalf, Olave isn’t currently on the market.
The Steelers are working on a trade for Saints WR Chris Olave.
— Portersburgh (@PortersBurgh) May 16, 2025
Per a source that told @_adamcrowley. pic.twitter.com/dBMjGvkyyD
Steelers Linked to Chris Olave Trade Talks, But Saints Not Willing to Deal
The Saints picked up Olave’s fifth-year option and view the 24-year-old as a foundational piece for their young offense. Despite missing time with a concussion last season, Olave has already logged two 1,000-yard seasons and remains their most dynamic pass-catcher.
With rookie QBs Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough in development, trading Olave would undercut their offensive structure.
The Chris Olave-to-the-Steelers trade rumors are interesting.
— Kevin Smith (@KTSmithFFSN) May 16, 2025
24 yo WR who averaged 80/1,082/13.5/4.5 TD his first two seasons, then missed half of last year with multiple concussions. He has four concussions since entering the league in 2022.
Olave is 6’0-190, and is an elite… pic.twitter.com/yGXEXPymaa
While PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh acknowledged that the Saints “do not seem interested in trading Olave,” he noted that teams make these due-diligence calls frequently.
Unless Pittsburgh is willing to make an offer reminiscent of the DK Metcalf deal — a price tag likely in the second-round pick range or higher — Olave’s status in New Orleans is secure.
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