Chris Olave injury update: Saints WR injures head in Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints have endured plenty of injury issues to start the 2024 NFL season, and it appears they have suffered another key one on offense in Week 6.

Chris Olave exited the game in the first quarter after suffering an injury on his first catch of the day. The veteran wide-out took a shot to the head on the short reception and appeared dazed after it. Medical staffers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Saints quickly tended to him before he got up and walked to the medical tent for treatment.

Here's what to know about Olave's injury and how it could impact the Saints, who are already without top quarterback Derek Carr and several offensive linemen.

Chris Olave injury update

Olave suffered an apparent head injury on the Saints' first offensive drive of their Week 6 game against the Buccaneers .

Olave caught a 5-yard dump-off from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler on a second-and-15 play. The third-year receiver turned toward the sideline in an effort to outrun Tykee Smith but took a hard hit from cornerback Zyon McCollum, who was guarding the sideline.

Olave fumbled after taking the hit, and Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. picked it up and returned it for a touchdown. Meanwhile, Olave remained down behind the play, appearing dazed. Tampa Bay's medical staff came to his aid right away before New Orleans' personnel came across the field to treat him.

Olave was able to get up and walk off the field under his own power. He received treatment in the blue medical tent before heading to the locker room, presumably to be evaluated for a concussion.

The Saints did not immediately provide an update on Olave's status or his potential return to the game.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chris Olave injury update: Saints WR injures head in Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers