Saints star, 25, admits to contemplating NFL future after concussions last season

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a tremendous game against the New York Jets on Sunday, catching two touchdowns in the team’s 29-6 victory.

It wasn’t too long ago that Olave was contemplating retirement after suffering his third and fourth concussions of his football career in 2024. He admitted after the win over the Jets that he thought about calling it quits due to the injuries.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

"It was a tough time last year," he told reporters, via ESPN. "I was only 24 years old, contemplating retirement, especially with the head injuries, but I prayed about it. My fam, my close fam was around me. They stuck by my side and I just gave it another try, another chance. And it’s been a great year."

Olave said he talked through his options with his family and friends, and they helped convince him to stick with it.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates while handing the ball to a fan after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)

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Despite the Saints’ quarterback situation not being as solid as other franchises in the NFL, Olave has still put up terrific numbers through 15