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Saints' Chris Olave Ruled Out for Week 18 After Pulmonary Blood Clot

Early detection points to a roughly one-month recovery.

Overview

  • Olave was hospitalized after the clot was found, then discharged and described as doing well, with an upbeat update shared from his hospital room on Instagram.
  • ESPN reported he has no prior history of blood clots and is expected to be available for the team’s offseason program in April.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore said team doctors identified the issue early and are implementing a plan with the medical staff.
  • His 2025 season ends with career highs of 100 receptions, 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns after a late-year surge with rookie QB Tyler Shough.
  • The absence comes as New Orleans visits Atlanta in Week 18, a game that could influence NFC South postseason scenarios for the Buccaneers and Panthers.