New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave is being carted off the field after taking a big shot after a play. Olave remained on the ground and the cart was immediately called. Players took a knee surrounding the receiver in what looks to be a serious situation.
The cart is out for Chris Olave, who took a big hit from Xavier Woods, who was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) November 3, 2024
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The announcers covering the Saints game indicated that Olave was moving his hands and arms while being lifted onto the cart. The hit that he took appears not to have caused any sort of serious damage to his spinal cord, which is huge news.
A further video shows the hit that Olave took. He collided with two Panthers defenders, and was immediately on the ground, not moving.
Olave had to deal with a concussion this season already, and another one would add to the growing tally of concussions he has experienced. This is a very serious situation, and the hope is the Saints receiver did not suffer any kind of serious damage.
The good news in all of this is that Olave was able to move his extremities. Considering he is being carted off the field, he is likely to be ruled out for the remainder of the game.
This story will be updated….
