Overview
- Olave did not participate in practice on Wednesday and again missed Thursday’s session with the same illness designation, leaving his Week 6 status unsettled.
- The Saints have not disclosed the nature or severity of the illness, so the club has not given Olave a final game designation for the Sunday trip to New York.
- Olave has been New Orleans’ primary target this season, compiling 39 catches for 537 yards through five games, which has magnified concerns over his absence.
- Depth at receiver is limited because rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson remains on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, so Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance would see larger roles if Olave sits.
- Coaches are expected to weigh Friday’s practice report and pregame checks before deciding on Olave, and an absence would likely increase two–tight-end sets with Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant and change the Saints’ game plan.