Chris Olave Likely Out for Rest of 2024 Season

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is likely out for the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering his second concussion of the year during a game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Olave, who has now experienced four concussions in his NFL career, is seeking advice from specialists to consider his long-term health and future in football. The Saints are expected to place him on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games, but given the team's 2-7 record, his return this season is doubtful. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi emphasized the focus on Olave's well-being over his athletic career, paralleling the situation with Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa. Olave's consistent performance over his first two NFL seasons, including surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in each, has been overshadowed by these health concerns. The Saints' offense, already missing several key players, will now have to adjust without its leading receiver.