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Saints WR Olave Out for Season With Blood Clot
3 Jan
Summary
- Chris Olave sidelined by blood clot in lung, expected to recover.
- Olave had career highs of 100 catches for 1,163 yards, nine touchdowns.
- Young receivers must step up for Saints in season finale.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Atlanta Falcons after a blood clot was discovered in his lung. The condition was caught early, and Olave is anticipated to make a complete recovery within approximately one month, enabling him to participate in the team's offseason program.
Despite the setback, Olave concluded the season with impressive career highs, tallying 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. This performance places him among the league's elite receivers. His absence means the Saints will rely on a quartet of young wide receivers: Kevin Austin Jr., Dante Pettis, Ronnie Bell, and Samori Toure.
With rookie quarterback Tyler Shough leading the offense, the Saints have won four consecutive games. Head coach Kellen Moore expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity this presents for the younger receivers to prove their worth and contribute to the team's momentum.



