Fans are now concerned about Chris Olave’s health and suggest that retiring might be wise for his future. He had been hospitalized several times due to recurrent concussions.
Christian Josiah Olave is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and holds the school record for most career touchdown receptions, 35.
In 2022, Olave was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Highlights
- Chris Olave, an American football wide receiver, plays for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
- As of November 2024, there is no official news regarding Chris Olave’s retirement. Fans are concerned about his health.
- Chris suffered two serious concussions in one season of the 2024 NFL. He has suffered five concussions since 2020.
24-year-old Chris Olave started his football career as a freshman at Ohio State playing both offense and special teams.
He made his NFL debut in Week 1, September 11, 2022, against the Atlanta Falcons with three receptions for 41 yards and a two-point conversion in the 27-26 victory.
Chris finished his rookie season with 72 receptions for 1,042 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. He was named to the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team.
In 2023, he finished his sophomore campaign with 87 receptions for 1,123 yards and five touchdowns.
However, in July 2024, Olave was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness list. His injuries caused him to miss major portions of the game.
There Is No Official News On Olave’s Retirement, But Fans Suggest He Should Consider It
As of November 10, 2024, no official news about Chris Olave retiring has been confirmed. However, social media has a massive buzz about his retirement news.
Some fans speculate that the player might retire after continuously suffering from injuries during the games this year.
Other fans expect the 24-year-old player to return stronger and contribute more to the New Orleans Saints team.
On the X ( formerly Twitter), one of the fans shared his frustration and concern regarding Chris Olave’s health and retirement, writing,
i’m so serious if i’m Chris Olave, i’m f*cking retiring. it is quite f*cking literally every week he gets shot in the head. If he said he retired tomorrow, i’d be upset, but more than understanding. Look at him. he didn’t f*cking move after that hit.
Stevie
Similarly, another X user states,
Chris olave needs to hang it up before his brain is mashed potatoes. Bro has a concussion every other week.
Mosby
On the other hand, some fans suggest a year off might be a good retirement decision. On Facebook, one of the fans comments,
To be honest he should take the year off and hopefully they get a QB that won’t put him in harms way like that
Dominik Zimbelmann
As per his Instagram post, Chris Olave is back for the game after his injury. The Orleans Saints are currently expected to place wide receiver Chirs on injured reserve.
Therefore, there are no clues about his retirement confirmation, and the player might play for the team after he regains his health momentum.
Chris Olave Has Suffered Two Serious Concussions During The Current NFL Season
Since his career began in 2020, Chris Olave has been hospitalized for injuries many times. He has suffered a total of five severe concussions since 2020.
In 2024, he suffered three major concussions and two in one season of NFL 2024.
The first concussion occurred during Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 13, 2024. He collided with an opponent, and a major stuck hit his head.
The NFL fined #Panthers S Xavier Woods $16,883 for unnecessary roughness — a hit on #Saints WR Chris Olave, who suffered another concussion and is headed to IR. pic.twitter.com/ZNj9RnlZl5
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 9, 2024
After that, he returned in week 8 and played the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, losing the game by a score of 26-8.
However, the Saints were expected to make a comeback in the next match in Week 9 of this season. They lost to the Carolina Panthers, 23-22.
In the same game, Chris Olave met his second concussion of this season. Carolina’s player defensive back Xavier Woods collided with Olave midway through the first quarter as he reached for a pass from Quarterback Derek Carr.
After the collision, Chris remained motionless on the ground as a New Orleans medical staff member tended to him.
Chris Olave was taken to Charlotte Area Hospital for further evaluation. In his Instagram post of November 6, 2024, he reported that he is all fine and back with the team.
The Orleans wide receiver writes,
Thank God. Always keep ya faith & never let people tell you what you can & can’t do. It’s a lot worse goin on in the world than whatever you goin thru so be grateful for what you got before it’s taken away from you. Tough times never last…
Chris Olave
Additional Information
- As of 2024, Chris Olave’s estimated net worth is around $8 million. He primarily earns from his NFL salary, endorsements, and sponsorships.
- Chris Olave’s parents are of different heritages. His father is of Cuban descent, and his mother is African-American.
- Olave has two sibling brothers, Isiah and Chris Olava. His brother Chris played football and basketball with him in high school.
