New Orleans Saints Place Former First-Round Pick on Trade Block
Sitting at just 1-5 after Sunday’s loss, it’s time to admit that the New Orleans Saints aren’t going anywhere this season. Of course, that was expected for a team that entered the season with Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough as its top two quarterbacks.
Still, now that the Saints are in last place of the NFC South with no end in sight, it may be time to consider entering the NFL trade deadline as sellers. While they only have one win, believe it or not, they have several pieces that other teams may like.
Arguably, the best of them may have just hit the trade block, too.
According to X.com, the Saints have placed 25-year-old wide receiver Chris Olave on the trade block.
Two teams that have reportedly already shown interest are the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Both groups need more high-caliber receivers. Drake Maye is thriving in Year 2, but he still needs more help to pair with Stefon Diggs.
Meanwhile, the Giants are trending upward after injecting first-round rookie QB Jaxson Dart into the starting lineup. They’re 2-1 with him so far and after losing Malik Nabes to a season-ending injury, the Giants could use all the extra help they get at the receiver position.
Olave has started all six Sains games this season and oddly enough, he’s coming off his best performance (98 yards) of the year. He’s compiled 39 receptions for 342 yards and a touchdown this season, putting him on pace for 969 yards, which would be his fewest in a full season.
BREAKING: Colts Set Sights on Trade Block as Playoff Push Heats Up
The Indianapolis Colts are built to win now — and GM Chris Ballard could look to add veteran help before the deadline.
After a gritty win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, the Indianapolis Colts showed they can win in every fashion. As this team continues to run through the NFL, a deep run in the playoffs is very much on the table.
With Chris Ballard staring down a Lombardi, he might be looking to attack the trade block in an attempt to patch up this squad, add depth, and get this team ready for January. Ballard has always valued development and draft capital, but this team is too good not to take a swing at a legit game-changer.
Let’s take a look at a few trade candidates that could give this team the depth they need. Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker listed several NFL players who could be on the trade block and suggested the Colts as a possible fit for five of them.
Starting with my favorite, veteran linebacker Jordyn Brooks is sitting on a 1–5 Miami Dolphins team. Even with an unimpressive defense, Brooks still leads the league in tackles through Week 6.
Brooks has only missed two tackle attempts this season. He’s second in sacks among linebackers, and 13th in pass-rush grade among linebackers with a 76.2.
With Brooks in the final year of his two-year deal and Indianapolis’ 35.1 overall PFF grade at linebacker being the lowest in the league, a trade for a solid backer makes perfect sense.
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Locker also floated a few other veteran linebackers as potential fits for Indianapolis, including 36-year-old Demario Davis and the resurging Jamal Adams — both proven leaders who could add stability to the middle of the defense.
Next, Locker suggests possible trades for veteran tight ends Mark Andrews and David Njoku. But with this current Colts offensive firepower and their more pressing defensive needs, it’s hard to see Ballard targeting a skill position.
There are also a couple of players I like that Locker listed on the trade block but didn’t necessarily connect to Indianapolis. One of those players comes from the same struggling Dolphins team that’s likely to be listening to offers.
I like the idea of Ballard going after cornerback Rasul Douglas, who’s currently averaging his best career PFF grade with an 82.2 on the 2025 season.
Douglas holds a 77.9 PFF coverage grade with three pass breakups across 161 coverage snaps, making him a prime candidate for a Colts secondary that ranks 17th in coverage grade through six weeks.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Colts find themselves in a rare position — built to win now, but still improving every week. Ballard has never been one to make splashy trades, but this roster might be good enough to warrant one.
The window is open — and the AFC is there for the taking. If Indianapolis wants to make a serious playoff push, the time to add talent is now.
