NFL News: Saints’ Chris Olave admits he questions future

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a great game against the New York Jets on Sunday, catching two touchdowns in the team’s 29-6 win.

It wasn’t that long ago that Olave was considering retirement after suffering his third and fourth concussions of his football career in 2024. He admitted after the win over the Jets that he was considering retiring because of the injuries.

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“It was a tough time last year,” he told reporters via ESPN. “I was only 24 years old and I was thinking about retiring, especially with the head injuries, but I asked for it. My family, my immediate family was around me. They stuck by my side and I just gave it another try, one more chance. And it’s been a great year.”

Olave said he talked through his options with his family and friends, and they helped convince him to stick with it.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates passing the ball to a fan after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)

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Despite the Saints’ quarterback situation not being as solid as other franchises in the NFL, Olave has still put up stellar numbers through 15 games. He has 92 catches on 145 targets for 1,044 yards and eight touchdowns.

Olave’s receptions and touchdown totals are career highs.

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He will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026. He said he wants to stay with New Orleans. He has 283 receptions for 3,609 yards and 18 touchdowns in four seasons with the Saints.