Official statement from Chris Olave or his representatives

Saints' Chris Olave Hospitalized After Second Concussion From Hit by Panthers' Xavier Woods

Nov 3, 2024, 06:29 PM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was carted off the field and taken to Carolinas Medical Center after suffering a concussion from a massive hit during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Olave took a pass from quarterback Derek Carr over the middle and was hit by Panthers safety Xavier Woods, who was flagged for unnecessary roughness. The hit left Olave motionless on the field, and medical personnel attended to him for several minutes before he was placed on a backboard and carted off. This marks Olave's fifth known concussion since 2020 and his second this season, raising concerns about his health and future playing status. Despite the severity of the situation, Olave was seen interacting with teammates and had movement in all his extremities. The Saints reported that Olave was transported to Carolinas Medical Center for further evaluation.