Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown reception against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Saints Star 'Likely' Landing Bigger Deal Than Jets' Garrett Wilson

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 4:00 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints were watching closely as the New York Jets extended Garrett Wilson on Monday.

In particular, Wilson’s college teammate, Chris Olave, must have been observing Wilson’s destiny unfold with razor-sharp interest. That’s because Olave himself is hoping to cash in on a similarly massive payday soon. It might have already happened had Olave not struggled with concussions in 2024, limiting the star to eight games.

Before last year, Olave was on a similar path to Wilson, production-wise, putting up two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin his NFL career. The Saints want to make Olave part of their future, much like the Jets just did with Wilson, and according to LouisianaSports.Net’s

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