Chris Olave's Season Ends Early Due to Lung Blood Clot

Saints WR Chris Olave will miss Week 18 against the Falcons, ending his 2025 season after a lung blood clot was detected. The issue was caught early, and he is expected to be fine with no long-term impacts. Olave concludes his breakout year with career-highs: 100 catches, 1,163 yards, and 9 touchdowns on 155 targets across 16 games. His absence impacts the Saints' WR corps, making TE Juwan Johnson a key target for the season finale.