Top receiver Olave inactive for Saints’ game versus NY Giants with ankle injury.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Wide receiver Chris Olave is listed inactive as the Saints play the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome on Sunday (Dec. 17).
Olave, who leads the Saints in targets (116), receptions (72), receiving yards (918) and touchdown catches (4), was listed as questionable Friday after an ankle ailment stopped him from exercising last week. The decision to rule him out Sunday came 90 minutes before the noon kickoff and is a big blow to a New Orleans offense averaging only 21.9 points per game (tied for 14th in the NFL).
The Saints announced seven inactive players for Sunday’s game: Defensive end Isaiah Foskey, quarterback Jake Haener, running back Kendre Miller, right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, cornerback Cameron Dantzler, linebacker Monty Rice and Olave.
Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) remain on the injured reserve list and also won’t play Sunday.
New Orleans on Saturday upgraded wide receiver Marquez Callaway and tackle Cameron Erving from the practice squad to Sunday’s active roster.
Players that were limited in practice this week but are active for the Giants game include tight end-quarterback Taysom Hill, defensive end Cam Jordan, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed and running back Jamaal Williams.
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