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VIDEO REPORT: Saints Receiver Chris Olave Brushes Off Concussion Concerns and Laughs Off Trade Talk

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUN 11 – Chris Olave has had five documented concussions but was cleared by specialists in December and plans to remain with the Saints, who picked up his $15.5 million fifth-year option.

  • During an NFL OTA session in Metairie, La., on June 5, 2025, Chris Olave, a wide receiver for the Saints, made a catch.
  • Olave's 2024 campaign was cut short after sustaining a concussion on November 3 in a matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
  • Olave, a first-round pick in 2022, has been one of the top receivers for the Saints during two of his initial three NFL seasons and has experienced at least four documented concussions but remains medically cleared and in good health.
  • Olave mentioned that he was cleared to play last December and dismissed trade speculation with a smile, expressing his enthusiasm to remain with the team long-term.
  • Despite concussion history and offseason trade speculation, the Saints have demonstrated confidence in Olave by retaining him, with Olave expressing readiness to continue his career in New Orleans.
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Saints receiver Chris Olave brushes off concussion concerns and laughs off trade talk

Saints receiver Chris Olave says he's not concerned about the long-term implications of several concussions during his first three NFL seasons.

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Yankton Press & Dakotan broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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