The season continues to snowball for the New Orleans Saints.
NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport reports that talented wide receiver Chris Olave is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering his second concussion of the season in Week 9. He will miss at least the next four games.
Given the nature of his injury, the team’s record, and the fact that he’s been seeing specialists, there is a real chance Olave has played his last down in 2024. https://t.co/JdPQI7gsZK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2024
Olave has been seeing specialists to determine the best course of action. Rapoport reports there’s a “real chance” Olave could miss the rest of the season.
In last Sunday’s loss against the Carolina Panthers, Olave took a scary hit from safety Xavier Woods, causing the head injury. Olave lay on the field for several minutes before being stretchered off. He was taken to the hospital but was discharged later that day.
This was the frightening hit on Chris Olave, who is now on a stretcher and being carted off the field.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2024
Olave has suffered at least three documented concussions in his NFL career.pic.twitter.com/VXrewx3C7s https://t.co/7MK4rS6VX8
Woods was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
Olave also suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is the first time that he has suffered two known concussions in the same season.
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New Orleans Saints’ Chris Olave has had several concussions during career
The young playmaker now has four known concussions in his NFL career.
The Saints drafted Olave in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He recorded 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his first two years. However, Olave has yet to play a full season due to concussions.
The Saints, who are 2-7 and recently fired head coach Dennis Allen, take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. They are looking to break their seven-game losing streak.
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