The Billion Dollar Contract: What's at Stake for Chris Olave and the Saints The New Orleans Saints' decision to sign wide receiver Chris Olave to a four year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, has sent shockwaves through the NFL.
This move appears to be a straightforward example of a team investing in one of its key players, but it's actually a complex issue with multiple factors at play.
The Saints' willingness to commit such a large sum of money to Olave, a 2022 first round pick from Ohio State, is not solely about rewarding him for his on field performance.