Fleur-de-links, May 6: Should fans be worried about how long Olave’s contract extension is taking?
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28: Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after a win against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a game at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Derick Hingle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWelcome to today's roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news!
What is happening with Chris Olave's contract extension?A long process may take even longer.
Saints 2026 rookie jersey numbers revealedNew jersey numbers!
Chiefs cut former Saints quarterback after tryouts at rookie minicampJake Haener is back on the open market
Saints currently set to spend $21.4M against the cap at RB this season, most in the NFL via Spotrac.
- Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) May 5, 2026
* Alvin Kamara will turn 31 in July
* Has a $10.5M cap hit
* Was 49th among 51 qualifying RBs in rush yards over expectation last season
* Saints gave Travis Etienne $28M...