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Chris Olave Says He Nearly Retired After 2024 Concussions as 2025 Breakout Continues

He says faith and family guided his decision to keep playing.

Overview

  • Olave disclosed after the Saints’ win over the Jets that he considered walking away at 24 following multiple head injuries in 2024.
  • He missed the final eight games last season after being taken off the field on a backboard in Carolina, which marked the fourth known concussion of his NFL career.
  • He resumed practicing about a month after the injury, consulted concussion specialists, and delayed his return to game action until the 2025 season.
  • In 2025, he has produced career highs with 92 receptions for 1,044 yards and eight touchdowns through 15 games, including a 10-catch, 149-yard, two-score performance against New York.
  • He has expressed a desire to remain with the Saints, with extension talks ongoing as the team holds his fifth-year option for 2026.