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.