Chris Olave, the primary wide receiver listed on the New Orleans Saints’ roster, is considered one of the NFL’s most promising young receivers, provided he remains in good health. Given his smaller build, there have always been concerns about potential injuries at the professional level.
Although he contended with minor injuries in 2023, Olave managed to appear in all sixteen games, amassing an impressive 1,123 receiving yards from 87 catches and scoring five touchdowns last season.
In early June, Olave was managing a back injury just before the commencement of training camp. Despite this setback, he participated in camp activities last week. Regrettably, he has now suffered a fresh injury.
Saints WR Chris Olave suffers hip injury
Reports indicate that Olave landed on his hip, leading to the discomfort.
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The severity of the injury is still unknown. Hopefully, his timetable for return is not very long.
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“I think he just landed on his hip. It’s his hip & that’s all I really got right now.”
— Allen on Olave
It’s crucial for New Orleans to avoid hastening the return of their primary receiver. However, this marks Olave’s second injury this offseason, emphasizing the importance of his health for meeting the Saints’ performance expectations in 2024.
