The Buffalo Bills are currently enjoying their bye week, but it’s clear that they have some things that need to be fixed when they return to the field in Week 8. After starting the season off 4-0, the Bills have lost their past two games to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, with some serious flaws being exposed along the way.
While Buffalo knows it’s going to be alright on offense as long as Josh Allen is under center, injuries have depleted the offense of some of its top playmakers. With that in mind, the team is expected to be active in attempting to acquire some help on offense for Allen ahead of the trade deadline. According to some recent rumors, though, it sounds like one of their top targets, Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints, may not end up being an option for them.
Bills Set to Miss Out on Chris Olave
Allen’s ability to make plays both on the ground and in the air makes the Bills’ offense very difficult to stop, regardless of who is on the field alongside him. With James Cook at running back and guys like Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Dalton Kincaid leading the way in the air, Buffalo has several guys who can help take some of the pressure off of Allen.
As the team’s two recent losses indicate, though, it may not be enough for this team if it wants to win a Super Bowl this year. With that in mind, Olave has popped up as a potential trade target. Playing for a desolate Saints team, Olave has enjoyed a strong start to the season (39 receptions, 342 yards, one touchdown) after missing half of last season with concussion issues.
Olave could come in and immediately be the top target for Allen in the Bills’ passing attack, but it would likely cost the team a pretty penny if they were to make a move for him. It seems like they won’t have to worry about that, though, as New Orleans is rumored to be attempting to lock up Olave on a long-term contract extension, rather than potentially unloading him ahead of the trade deadline.
“The Saints have been trying to work out a long-term contract for receiver Chris Olave despite his name being attached to teams looking for pass catchers,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported.
Who Else Could the Bills Trade After Striking Out on Chris Olave?

GettySaints wide receiver Chris Olave at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2023.
Buffalo missing out on Olave is a big blow, as the wide receiver trade market doesn’t appear to be stocked full of names ahead of the deadline. Two of Olave’s teammates, Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks, could be names to watch, as could Las Vegas Raiders star Jakobi Meyers, who requested a trade before the season that the team did not fulfill.
The Bills could also simply hope to get healthy, but this season feels like Super Bowl or bust, and it’s become abundantly clear over the past two games that Allen needs some more help on offense. Making a trade in the NFL is never an easy process, but if Buffalo is serious about winning it all this season, it may want to go out and swing a couple of deals before the trade deadline strikes.
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