{"id":232965,"date":"2025-05-16T21:35:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T01:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=232965"},"modified":"2025-05-16T21:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T01:35:35","slug":"breaking-rumor-steelers-showing-interest-in-saints-star-wr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/16\/breaking-rumor-steelers-showing-interest-in-saints-star-wr\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Rumor: Steelers Showing Interest In Saints Star WR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chris Olave Steelers trade buzz erupted Thursday morning when Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan<\/em> tweeted:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Steelers are working on a trade for Saints WR Chris Olave. Per @adamcrowley. Wow.\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Adam Crowley, also of 93.7 The Fan<\/em>, followed up with:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo be <\/span>clear.<\/span> I had someone who would be in the know text me “Chris Olave.”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

That instantly fueled speculation about a possible connection between Chris Olave and the Steelers. It also hinted that Pittsburgh may finally address its glaring need at wide receiver.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Chris Olave Steelers Trade Would Fill WR2 Hole<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

After recently trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, the Steelers are left with a clear hole at the WR2 position. They already made this mistake last year. After dealing <\/span>Diontae<\/span> Johnson, they never found a legit second option behind George Pickens.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result? A predictable, low-scoring offense. The team was designed to <\/span>just<\/span> scrape by in tight games, but struggled to play from behind or win shootouts. The Steelers failed to score more than 17 points in the final four games of their season last year, which was also a four-game losing streak.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Arthur Smith now calling plays and the quarterback spot unsettled, the Steelers can\u2019t afford to repeat that mistake. Adding a proven talent like Chris Olave is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Olave\u2019s Production Speaks For Itself<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Olave was drafted 11th overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2022. He\u2019s been productive since day one. As a rookie, he posted 72 catches for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns. In 2023, he improved with 87 catches for 1,123 yards and five scores.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though injuries limited him in 2024, he\u2019s totaled 191 catches, 2,565 yards, and 10 touchdowns in just 39 games in his young career. He\u2019s polished, explosive, and would thrive in Pittsburgh\u2019s offense behind DK Metcalf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Concussion History Could Complicate Trade<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Durability is the concern. Olave has suffered four concussions in three seasons, including two in 2024. That ended his year on injured reserve. If the price is right, the Steelers <\/span>won’t<\/span> be afraid to pull the trigger as they have a lot of draft capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The talent is there. However, the Chris Olave Steelers trade talks must factor in long-term health risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Main Image: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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