CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has been taken to Carolinas Medical Center after suffering a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers following a hit from safety Xavier Woods.
He was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
The team later announced that Olave was discharged from the hospital and will be able to return to New Orleans later Sunday with the rest of the team.
Olave was coming across the middle on a pass route when he was sandwiched by Woods and cornerback Dane Jackson. Woods appeared to lead with his shoulder but collided with Olave’s head as he was attempting to catch the ball on the run.
Immediately four flags came flying and Woods was penalized for unnecessary roughness.
Olave remained on the field for several minutes being attended to by trainers. He was placed on a backboard and carted off the field.
He was moving his arms as he was carted to the locker room.
His brother Josh Olave announced that his brother was up and active.
Woods was not ejected.
Woods was fined $11,255 for a late hit on Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki on Sept. 29 during the third quarter of the Bengals’ win.
Olave, 24, suffered a concussion in Week 6 in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Thursday, he told ESPN’s Katherine Terrell that he was considering wearing a Guardian Cap in the game against the Panthers.
He opted not to wear one in Sunday’s game.
The Ohio State product has 31 receptions for 387 yards and a touchdown this season.
— With files from Sportsnet Staff
