May 30, 2025
Olave (concussion) is participating in OTAs without restrictions and took reps returning punts Thursday,
Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
ANALYSISOlave hasn't been tasked with fielding punts or kickoffs once since entering the league in 2022, so Thursday's special-teams reps likely don't forebode any actual upcoming usage in the return game. It's simply encouraging to note that the fourth-year pro looks completely healthy at spring practices, as
Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports, and that he's been available to assist with New Orleans' three-way quarterback competition that's the result of
Derek Carr's (shoulder) recent retirement announcement. Olave has some experience playing with both
Spencer Rattler and
Jake Haener (oblique), the latter who could be out until training camp, but rookie second-rounder
Tyler Shough is an entirely new name in the mix. The Saints
exercised Olave's fifth-year option in April, so his rookie deal with the team now runs through 2026.