Overview
- Nick Underhill first reported the diagnosis, which NFL Network and ESPN corroborated, and the team has ruled Olave out against the Falcons.
- Reporters say the clot was caught early; Olave was hospitalized, then discharged, and shared an upbeat update from his hospital bed on social media.
- ESPN reports Olave has no prior history of blood clots and is expected to be ready when the Saints regroup for offseason work in April.
- Head coach Kellen Moore said Olave is working with the club’s medical staff on a plan, declining specifics but noting the issue was identified promptly.
- The diagnosis ends a breakout 2025 for Olave at 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns, and his absence factors into NFC South permutations involving the Falcons, Buccaneers and Panthers.