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Olave $132M Extension, Pearsall PCL Scare & Pierce PUP

July 31, 2026

Olave $132M Extension, Pearsall PCL Scare & Pierce PUP

🔥 TRENDING TOPICS

🔺 Schefter

Saints signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million with $90 million guaranteed, per agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus.

🔺 Ricky Pearsall

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall is dealing with knee swelling related to the PCL injury he suffered last year, with the team exploring all options and expressing concern.

📊 Malik Nabers

Giants WR Malik Nabers has been running, cutting, running routes and taking part in individual drills during practice.

📰 TOP STORIES

Colts WR Alec Pierce, expected to be Indy's new No. 1 receiver, is on the PUP list to open camp as he recovers from March ankle surgery with a 4-6 month timetable — a slow start to the regular season is a real risk.

Tom Brady and Jerry Rice headline CBS Sports' all-time NFL top 100 list, with Aaron Rodgers named as one of only four active players to crack the ranking heading into 2026.

Tight end Anthony Firkser is back in Detroit after the Lions signed him, adding depth to their TE room as training camp ramps up.

Jaguars OC Grant Udinski, who drew head coaching interest this offseason, will call the majority of Jacksonville's preseason plays to continue building his credentials for a future HC role.

Defensive back Sam Webb tried out for Denver on Thursday and impressed enough that the Broncos are signing him to add depth to their secondary.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte, the subject of a June trade-interest report, told reporters Thursday that his focus is fully on the present — not on what might come next.

Dolphins OT Austin Jackson, now playing for his third head coach in Miami, says Jeff Hafley's practices carry the same energetic, fun vibe as Brian Flores-era sessions.

PFF's Nic Bodiford highlights five key training camp storylines to monitor in 2026, focusing on veterans adapting to new schemes and young players stepping into expanded roles.

Dynasty Nerds' Steven Pintado identifies the backup running backs with the highest dynasty upside heading into the 2026 season for managers looking to buy low at the position.

Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier is embracing the arrival of first-round rookie Jeremiyah Love, noting it's the second time in his career his team has drafted a running back high — and he's keeping a positive attitude.

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🔍 DEEP DIVE

The biggest fantasy bombshell of the day didn't come from a training camp practice report — it came from agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is signing a four-year extension worth up to $132 million with $90 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter. That kind of money cements Olave as the Saints' unquestioned WR1 for years to come and gives him a target-share floor that fantasy managers can bank on. Meanwhile, on the injury front, the 49ers are growing increasingly concerned about WR Ricky Pearsall, who is dealing with knee swelling tied to the PCL injury he suffered last year. Matt Maiocco reports it is "reasonable" for San Francisco to not expect any contribution from Pearsall in 2026 at all — a brutal development for managers who rostered him as a bounce-back candidate.

The Colts' situation at wide receiver also demands attention. Alec Pierce was placed on the PUP list to open training camp after ankle surgery performed in March, with the recovery window listed at four to six months. HC Shane Steichen has said Pierce will "get ramped up" during camp, but the clock is ticking. FFToday notes that even if Pierce is activated during camp, missing this time could lead to a slow start once the regular season kicks off — a notable concern for a player expected to operate as Indy's No. 1 wideout and already being paid accordingly. On a more encouraging note, Giants WR Malik Nabers is running routes, cutting, and taking part in individual drills, declaring himself healthy and ready to contribute — good news for one of the more exciting young receivers heading into 2026.

The connective tissue across today's top stories is straightforward: role clarity is everything at this stage of camp. Olave's extension removes all doubt about his role in New Orleans. Pearsall's setback creates a vacuum in San Francisco's passing attack. Pierce's PUP listing muddies an Indy offense that needed him healthy from Day 1. And Nabers' clean bill of health sends the opposite signal — he's ready to deliver on the hype. When money is guaranteed and bodies are healthy, fantasy value follows. When either is in question, tread carefully.

Tomorrow, keep your eyes on official camp practice reports from Indianapolis and San Francisco for any updates on Pierce's activation timeline and Pearsall's next steps. Any movement — or lack thereof — on either front will significantly reshape ADP in August drafts that are already underway.