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Saints' Chris Olave Out for Week 18 with Blood Clot

1/1/2026

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  • Chris Olave, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver, will miss Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons due to a lung blood clot, an early-detected condition expected to resolve without serious issues.
  • Olave finished the season with 100 receptions, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns, all career highs.
  • The Saints aim to retain Olave as he enters the final year of his contract.