Report: New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave arrested for reckless driving

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave was arrested Monday night for reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

According to Nick Underhill of NOF Network, Olave was traveling 70 mph in a 35 mph zone. He did not resist arrest and was cooperative with law enforcement. Olave is currently being processed and will be released shortly from Kenner City Jail in Louisiana.

Per Katherine Terrell of ESPN, the Saints are aware of Olave’s arrest and have no comment at this time.

Olave, 23, is in his second season after New Orleans selected him in the first-round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Through seven games, he’s hauled in 39 receptions for 471 yards and a score. Olave suited up in 15 games as a rookie, coming down with 72 receptions for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns.

Chris Olave continuing to make impact in 2nd season with Saints

Despite being the Saints’ leading receiver, it hasn’t come without some frustration along the way. During the fourth quarter of the 31-24 Week 7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Thursday, quarterback Derek Carr looked Olave’s way on a crucial third-down play. Carr’s pass landed well into the sideline with Olave nowhere near the ball. After the play, Carr appeared to be furious at Olave for seemingly running the wrong route.

Head coach Dennis Allen confirmed the following day that Olave made a mistake on the route, leading to Carr throwing the ball away.

“That’s one of those where Chris really got what’s kind of referred to as a bus ticket release …,” Allen said. “Derek thought there was a good chance to get a one-on-one shot with him on the outside line, which in our league if you get a chance to get a good player in a one-on-one matchup, that’s what a lot of this league is about. Chris didn’t run that route the way that it needs to be run. That’s what happened and we ended up having a throw-away there.”

The Saints (3-4) travel to face the Indianapolis Colts (3-4) in Week 8 looking to snap a two-game losing streak.