Chris Olave Injury status and history
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 187 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R1, #11
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 23.5
- Pos rank
- WR4
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 3rd vs. WRs, favorable
Chris Olave Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Olave was on the Week 2 report with a hamstring injury, was limited on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs ATL, Oct 5 | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 2@ BAL, Sep 20 | Hamstring | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in five seasons, including three concussion injuries. Most of his lost time came from a concussion in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
60/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 3 | 11 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 1 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 12 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Concussion injuries in 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Questionable in 2025, 1 game missed
- 12 games in 5 seasons, 9 of them in 2024
- 6 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Chris Olave Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Olave a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
- 2025
Blood Clot 1 game
Olave missed the final game of the season due to a blood clot in his lung but is expected to make a full recovery.
- 2025
Back Played through
He appeared on the injury report with a back issue late in the week but played through the injury.
- 2024
Concussion 9 games
Olave suffered his first of two concussions during the 2024 season, missing one game before returning. A significant concussion on November 3rd against the Panthers ended his season, causing him to miss the final eight games.
- 2023
Concussion 1 game
He sustained a concussion in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons and missed the following game.
- 2022
Concussion 1 game
Olave suffered his first documented NFL concussion, causing him to miss one game.
If Olave Misses Time
Next man up: Kevin Austin JR.
Kevin Austin JR. is next on the Saints depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Olave misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Tyler Shough would lose one of his main options.
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Chris Olave Injury FAQ
Is Chris Olave injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Chris Olave is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Chris Olave playing this week?
Chris Olave has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Olave was on the Week 2 report with a hamstring injury, was limited on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Chris Olave missed any games this season?
No. Chris Olave has played in every Saints game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Chris Olave's injury history?
Chris Olave has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 12 games in all: 9 for a concussion in 2024, 1 for a blood clot injury in 2025, 1 for a concussion in 2023 and 1 for a concussion in 2022.
What was Chris Olave's most recent injury?
Chris Olave's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Chris Olave have any recurring injuries?
Yes: concussion injuries in 2022, 2023 and 2024 (11 games missed).
What was Chris Olave's worst injury?
Chris Olave's longest absence came from a concussion in 2024, which cost him 9 games of the 12 he has missed in his career.