The New Orleans Saints are expected to place wide receiver Chris Olave on injured reserve on Saturday, a league source confirmed.
In the team’s Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, Olave was taken off the field on a stretcher after taking a hit from defensive back Xavier Woods. Olave was later ruled out of the game with a concussion.
Woods collided with Olave midway through the first quarter as the 24-year-old receiver reached for a pass from quarterback Derek Carr. After the play, Olave remained on the ground motionless as members of the New Orleans medical staff tended to him. He was taken to a Charlotte area hospital for further evaluation but was able to return to the stadium and fly back to New Orleans with the team.
Olave also sustained a concussion in the Saints’ Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, returning in Week 8.
In eight games played this season, Olave posts 32 receptions for 400 yards and one touchdown.
This story will be updated.
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