Overview
- Olave will not play in Week 18 against the Falcons after a blood clot was found in his lung, ending his season.
- The clot was caught early; he was hospitalized, then discharged Thursday and posted from his hospital bed that a bounce back is on the way.
- ESPN reports he has no prior history of blood clots and is expected to be ready for the Saints’ offseason program in April.
- Head coach Kellen Moore said team doctors identified the issue early and are working on a plan as Olave navigates treatment with the medical staff.
- His breakout year concludes with career highs of 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns; Nick Underhill first reported the diagnosis, and his absence could influence NFC South outcomes depending on other results.