Saints' best wide receiver cleared concussion protocol ahead of Week 8 game
Chris Olave has cleared concussion protocol, and he will play against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. Dennis Allen made the announcement Friday afternoon. The New Orleans Saints offense needed their lead receiver back badly.
Technically, Olave only missed the "Thursday Night Football" game against the Denver Broncos, but he missed essentially the entire Tampa Bay Buccaneers game as well.
With Derek Carr likely returning next week, there's a high probability this will be Olave's only opportunity to play a full game with Spencer Rattler.
Expect Rattler to target Olave early and often, especially with Rashid Shaheed out for the season. Rattler targeted Olave early against Tampa Bay, but there was no chance to target him often as the concussion happened on his first catch.
Having Olave back in the mix is a welcomed sight after the Saints. They aren't deep at wide receiver, and that was apparent last week without Olave and Shaheed.
The position group didn't get any deeper. They signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Still, it'll be on Olave to carry the weight of the position.
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