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Saints’ Chris Olave Ruled Out for Week 18 After Doctors Find Lung Blood Clot

Early detection led to treatment with an expected one-month recovery.

Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs in a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Kemon Hall (40) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Local reporter Nick Underhill first reported the diagnosis and absence, which was later confirmed by national outlets including ESPN and NFL Network.
  • Olave was briefly hospitalized Thursday and discharged, with no prior history of blood clots, according to reports.
  • ESPN reported he is expected to be sidelined about a month and available for the Saints’ offseason program in April.
  • The diagnosis ends a breakout season at 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns, all career highs after his 2024 concussion-shortened year.
  • His absence removes Tyler Shough’s top target for the finale against Atlanta, a matchup that could affect NFC South outcomes based on Buccaneers-Panthers results, as he enters 2026 on a ~$15.5 million fifth-year option and profiles as an extension candidate.