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New Orleans Saints Reveal Troubling Update For Chris Olave After Leaving With Brain Injury

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 11/26/23

The New Orleans Saints revealed concerning news for wide receiver Chris Olave and the offense during their pivotal Week 12 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints were in a close game that could decide the NFC South, with the Falcons on Sunday when Olave had to leave the game with a brain injury.

Olave was having a monster performance for the Falcons before the injury. Olave caught seven passes for 114 yards against the Falcons. He was a major reason the Saints kept it close with the Falcons.

The New Orleans Saints have a troubling update for Olave

According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Saints ruled out Olave for the rest of the Saints game due to the concussion.

Saints ruled out WR Chris Olave due to a concussion.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 26, 2023

The news came with the Saints trailing the Falcons 14-12 in the third quarter. The Saints will need their skilled players to step up with Olave ruled out with a brain injury and Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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