Tag: Chris Olave

Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) with the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris (40) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Report: Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) to land on IR

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is expected to be placed on injured reserve, NFL Network reported Saturday morning.

Olave has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the visiting Atlanta Falcons after sustaining his second concussion of the season last week versus the Carolina Panthers. He will miss at least the team’s next four games as a result of the move.

The injury occurred as Olave attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Derek Carr on the play at the 7:03 mark of the first quarter. As the ball sailed over Olave’s head, he was sandwiched between two Carolina defenders and crumpled to the ground.

Olave, 24, also was removed from the Saints’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 13 with a concussion.

He has 32 catches for 400 yards and a touchdown in eight games this season.

Olave was selected 11th overall by the Saints in the 2022 NFL Draft. He began his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

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Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Saints WR Chris Olave suffers concussion, taken to hospital

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Saints receiver Chris Olave suffered a concussion and was taken off the field on a backboard Sunday during the first quarter of New Orleans’ road game against the Carolina Panthers.

The Saints soon reported Olave had been taken to the hospital and would miss the rest of the game.

“He has movement in all extremities and is being evaluated at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center for further evaluation,” the Saints said.

CBS Sports reported in the second quarter that Olave was alert at the hospital and his vital signs were good.

The injury occurred as Olave attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Derek Carr on the play at the 7:03 mark of the quarter. As the ball sailed over Olave’s head, he was sandwiched between two Carolina defenders and crumpled to the ground.

Olave, 24, was selected 11th overall by the Saints in the 2022 NFL Draft. He began his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

In seven games this season prior to Sunday, Olave had 31 catches for 387 yards with one touchdown.

Olave also was removed from the Saints’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 13 with a concussion.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) ad New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrate a touchdown by Hill on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Saints’ Chris Olave, Taysom Hill expected to play vs. Chargers

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave cleared concussion protocol on Friday, putting him in line to play in Sunday’s host game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Olave was injured in New Orleans’ 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 13 and sat out the Saints’ 33-10 setback to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17.

Olave, 24, has 23 catches for 280 yards and one touchdown in six games (all starts) this season. He has totaled 182 receptions for 2,445 yards and 10 touchdowns in 37 career games (26 starts) since being selected by New Orleans with the 11th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Also on Friday, the Saints (2-5) listed tight end Taysom Hill as a full participant in practice and removed him from the injury report. He sat out New Orleans’ previous two games due to a rib injury.

“Obviously, getting guys back that you planned on being starters, you planned on counting on, and in particular some of these guys are kind of key cogs in what we do offensively,” Saints head coach Dennis Allen said. “Hopefully we’re able to get the majority of these guys back and be more consistent offensively. We’ve done some good things, we’ve moved the ball at times, but then we’ve made some critical mistakes that have cost us. Hopefully that will help us be better.”

Quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game for the Saints, while guard Nick Saldiveri (shoulder) and wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (hip) have been ruled out.

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Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) ruled out vs. Bucs

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New Orleans Saints starting wide receiver Chris Olave was ruled out against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a concussion in the first quarter Sunday.

Olave made a 5-yard reception from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler and was injured on a helmet-to-helmet hit by safety Tykee Smith. On his only catch of the day, Olave fumbled and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. picked up the ball and ran 58 yards for a touchdown with 8:54 left in the opening quarter.

Olave entered the game second on the team in receptions (22) and receiving yards (275). In his third season, the Saints’ 2022 first-round pick has 182 catches for 2,445 yards and 10 touchdowns in 37 games (26 starts).

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Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) to play vs. Rams

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will be active and play in Thursday’s game against the host Los Angeles Rams, coach Dennis Allen announced.

Allen said Wednesday that Olave is “good to go” versus the Rams. The news came three days after the wideout sat out his first game of the season in New Orleans’ 24-6 victory over the New York Giants due to an ankle injury.

Olave sustained the injury during the Saints’ 28-6 win over the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 10.

Olave, 23, leads the team in receptions (72) and receiving yards (918). He is tied for the lead in touchdown receptions (four).

Right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, however, will sit out a second straight game due to a knee injury. Landon Young likely will start in his place for the Saints (7-7).

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Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints WR Chris Olave inactive vs. Giants

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is inactive for Sunday’s game against the visiting New York Giants due to an ankle injury.

Olave sustained the injury during New Orleans’ 28-6 win over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. He has missed all three of the team’s practices this week and will sit out his first game of the season.

Olave, 23, leads the team in receptions (72), receiving yards (918) and touchdown receptions (four).

Rashid Shaheed, who is second on the team in receiving yards (534) and touchdown catches (three), is active after missing the last two games due to a thigh contusion.

In addition to Olave, the Saints (6-7) listed the following players as inactive: right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, cornerback Cameron Dantzler, quarterback Jake Haener, defensive end Isaiah Foskey, running back Kendre Miller and linebacker Monty Rice.

The Giants (5-8) listed wide receiver Parris Campbell, running back Jashaun Corbin, safety Gervarrius Owens, linebacker Boogie Basham and tackle Evan Neal.

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Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Saints WR Chris Olave arrested on suspicion of reckless driving

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested on suspicion of reckless operation of a motor vehicle in Kenner, La., on Monday night.

In a statement, police in Kenner, located about 15 miles west of New Orleans, allege that Olave was driving 35 mph above the posted 35 mph speed limit. He did not resist arrest and was cooperative with law enforcement, according to multiple media outlets.

Olave reportedly was expected to be processed and released from jail Monday night.

Olave, 23, is in his second season with the Saints. Drafted 11th overall out of Ohio State in 2022, Olave posted 72 receptions for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie before grabbing 39 balls for 471 yards and a score through seven games this season.

He caught seven passes for 57 yards in his most recent game, a 31-24 Saints loss to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.

–Field Level Media