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11 hours ago
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Saints receiver Chris Olave brushes off concussion concerns and laughs off trade talk
Associated Press METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Chris Olave, the New Orleans Saints leading receiver in two of his first three seasons, wanted to make two things clear. He is not concerned about the long-term implications of repeated concussions and sees himself spending his entire career with New Orleans. Olave has been a full participant in non-contact, offseason practices and this week's mandatory minicamp, but has not played in an NFL game since last Nov. 3. That was the day he was leveled by Panthers safety Xavier Woods during a downfield route across the middle of the field. Olave remained in a prone position on the field for several minutes, after which he was taken from the stadium to a Charlotte hospital. While he was permitted to return to practice in December, he never returned to the lineup. 'It was tough, man, at first.; I ain't never really sat out that long," Olave said after practice on Wednesday. "That was really my first major injury. ... Just not being able to go and practice and go to meetings with my guys was the worst part, but I feel like I'm ready. I was training and lifting and everything in December. So, I feel like I'm good.' Olave has had at least four confirmed concussions in his first three seasons. The first occurred when he was a rookie in 2022 during an Oct. 9 game against Seattle. He missed just the following game and finished the season with team highs of 72 catches for 1,042 yards. During the 2023 season, he did not miss a game after a Week 12 concussion against Atlanta and finished that season with team highs of 87 catches and 1,123 yards receiving. Last season, however, he missed nine games because of two concussions. He sat out just one game after his first against Tampa Bay on Oct. 13 before the Nov. 3 one in Carolina ended his third NFL season. Olave consulted with specialists after the most recent head injury. 'They said I was OK back in December when they cleared me. It was just unlucky situations I was being put in,' Olave said. "God's got me at the end of the day. I'm not worried about nothing. So, just got to go out there 100% and be ready.' Saints rookie coach Kellen Moore, hired in February after winning a Super Bowl with Philadelphia as the Eagles' offensive coordinator, has largely brushed aside questions about Olave's concussion history. 'I don't worry too much about that," Moore said. "We feel really really good about Chris. He's had an excellent offseason, an excellent career so far and (has) an excellent future. 'We feel like we've got a good one in him,' Moore added. So, apparently, do some other teams who've reportedly asked the Saints about their willingness to trade Olave as New Orleans rebuilds from a five-win 2024 season. The Saints also have lacked a proven quarterback since veteran Derek Carr's sudden retirement in May. All three of New Orleans current QBs have less than three season of experience and not a single NFL win. But Olave expressed optimism about those young QBs — rookie Tyler Shough, second-year pro Spencer Rattler and third-year pro Jake Haener. 'The young QBs are good,' Olave said. 'I don't think they're going to come in and have hiccups. I feel like they got a good head on their shoulders. They got a good IQ. They're ready to play NFL ball. So, I'm excited.' Olave also laughed off reports that he's the subject of trade offers. 'It's all rumors, man,' Olave said. 'In the offseason, everybody's trying to have something for clicks. So, I love it here. I love the front office. I love my coaches. I'm excited to be here and I want to be here forever.' ___ AP NFL: recommended
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11 hours ago
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Saints receiver Chris Olave brushes off concussion concerns and laughs off trade talk
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Chris Olave, the New Orleans Saints leading receiver in two of his first three seasons, wanted to make two things clear. He is not concerned about the long-term implications of repeated concussions and sees himself spending his entire career with New Orleans. Advertisement Olave has been a full participant in non-contact, offseason practices and this week's mandatory minicamp, but has not played in an NFL game since last Nov. 3. That was the day he was leveled by Panthers safety Xavier Woods during a downfield route across the middle of the field. Olave remained in a prone position on the field for several minutes, after which he was taken from the stadium to a Charlotte hospital. While he was permitted to return to practice in December, he never returned to the lineup. 'It was tough, man, at first.; I ain't never really sat out that long," Olave said after practice on Wednesday. "That was really my first major injury. ... Just not being able to go and practice and go to meetings with my guys was the worst part, but I feel like I'm ready. I was training and lifting and everything in December. So, I feel like I'm good.' Advertisement Olave has had at least four confirmed concussions in his first three seasons. The first occurred when he was a rookie in 2022 during an Oct. 9 game against Seattle. He missed just the following game and finished the season with team highs of 72 catches for 1,042 yards. During the 2023 season, he did not miss a game after a Week 12 concussion against Atlanta and finished that season with team highs of 87 catches and 1,123 yards receiving. Last season, however, he missed nine games because of two concussions. He sat out just one game after his first against Tampa Bay on Oct. 13 before the Nov. 3 one in Carolina ended his third NFL season. Olave consulted with specialists after the most recent head injury. Advertisement 'They said I was OK back in December when they cleared me. It was just unlucky situations I was being put in,' Olave said. "God's got me at the end of the day. I'm not worried about nothing. So, just got to go out there 100% and be ready.' Saints rookie coach Kellen Moore, hired in February after winning a Super Bowl with Philadelphia as the Eagles' offensive coordinator, has largely brushed aside questions about Olave's concussion history. 'I don't worry too much about that," Moore said. "We feel really really good about Chris. He's had an excellent offseason, an excellent career so far and (has) an excellent future. 'We feel like we've got a good one in him,' Moore added. Advertisement So, apparently, do some other teams who've reportedly asked the Saints about their willingness to trade Olave as New Orleans rebuilds from a five-win 2024 season. The Saints also have lacked a proven quarterback since veteran Derek Carr's sudden retirement in May. All three of New Orleans current QBs have less than three season of experience and not a single NFL win. But Olave expressed optimism about those young QBs — rookie Tyler Shough, second-year pro Spencer Rattler and third-year pro Jake Haener. 'The young QBs are good,' Olave said. 'I don't think they're going to come in and have hiccups. I feel like they got a good head on their shoulders. They got a good IQ. They're ready to play NFL ball. So, I'm excited.' Advertisement Olave also laughed off reports that he's the subject of trade offers. 'It's all rumors, man,' Olave said. 'In the offseason, everybody's trying to have something for clicks. So, I love it here. I love the front office. I love my coaches. I'm excited to be here and I want to be here forever.' ___ AP NFL:
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07-05-2025
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Former Florida State star, Jets QB Jordan Travis retires from NFL at 24 due to medical advice over leg injury from FSU
Former Florida State star, Jets QB Jordan Travis retires from NFL at 24 due to medical advice over leg injury from FSU New York Jets quarterback and former Florida State star Jordan Travis announced on Wednesday that he's retiring from the NFL at 24 years old. Travis, who suffered a serious leg injury while playing for Florida State, cited medical advice regarding his injury for his decision to step away from football. Travis made the announcement with a hand-written note that he shared on social media. "On November 18, 2023, my life and career took an unexpected turn," Travis wrote. "I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite my efforts my leg never responded the way we hoped. Jordan Travis has retired from the NFL without playing a snap. (Photo by) "After much prayer and consultation with my doctors and medical team, I have been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply." The Jets confirmed that Travis had informed them of his decision to retire in a statement from general manager Darren Mougey. "Jordan has informed us of his intent to retire due to the injury he sustained while at Florida State," Mougey's statement reads. "It is unfortunate that he was unable to get back on the field after working so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best." Travis sustained the injury late in his senior season at Florida State. His left foot got caught under a North Alabama defender while he was scrambling during a Week 12 game. He was taken off the field with an air cast on his leg and immediately transported to a local hospital. He was diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated ankle. It was a devastating injury that ended Travis' college career and derailed Florida State's national championship hopes. Florida State finished the regular season undefeated at 13-0. But in part because Travis was injured, the College Football Playoff selection committee left FSU out of the the four-team CFP field. Travis was named ACC Player of the Year and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting despite missing Florida State's final two regular-season games. The Jets then selected Travis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Travis' ex-FSU teammates respond Los Angeles Rams defender Jared Verse, who played at Florida State with Travis, published a message on social media in response to his former teammate's decision. "I'll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I'll always be in your corner," Verse wrote. "Love you, and I can't wait to see where life takes you next. Not many people love the game of football the way you do. Watching this chapter close hurts, but seeing the strength, heart, and grace you've shown through it all makes me even prouder to call you my brother. I'll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I'll always be in… — Jared Verse (@JaredVerse1) April 30, 2025 Former Seminole and current Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson also posted a message to his former teammate. "I hate it so much bro," Benson wrote. "The best leader on and off the field and an even better person. You was the last person to deserve what happened to you. You made me so much better bro." 13, man… i hate it so much bro. The best leader on and off the field and an even better person. You was the last person to deserve what happened to you. You made me so much better bro ❤️. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST IN MY EYES!! You a LEGEND and I got you for life! Love you bro! — Trey Benson (@trey_uno1) April 30, 2025 Travis' agent was previously critical of Jets Travis didn't play as a rookie. In March, Travis' agent Deiric Jackson told ESPN that the Jets "rushed" Travis' rehab process during his rookie season, causing a setback. "His rehab with the Jets was not the best," Jackson told ESPN. "They tried to rush him. It was too fast. There was pressure on the coaching staff, and they tried to get him going sooner than the timeline really was. That caused the setback, and we had to shut him down completely." Jackson did not go into detail about the nature of the setback. At the time, he said that he was "optimistic" about Travis' prospects for the 2025 season. The Jets did not respond to Jackson's characterization of Travis' rehab. Travis thanked the Jets and did not mention his rehab process in his retirement note.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Former Florida State star, Jets QB Jordan Travis retires from NFL at 24 due to medical advice over leg injury from FSU
New York Jets quarterback and former Florida State star Jordan Travis announced on Wednesday that he's retiring from the NFL at 24 years old. Travis, who suffered a serious leg injury while playing for Florida State, cited medical advice regarding his injury for his decision to step away from football. Travis made the announcement with a hand-written note that he shared on social media. "On November 18, 2023, my life and career took an unexpected turn," Travis wrote. "I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite my efforts my leg never responded the way we hoped. "After much prayer and consultation with my doctors and medical team, I have been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply." — Jordan Travis (@jordantrav13) April 30, 2025 The Jets confirmed that Travis had informed them of his decision to retire in a statement from general manager Darren Mougey. "Jordan has informed us of his intent to retire due to the injury he sustained while at Florida State," Mougey's statement reads. "It is unfortunate that he was unable to get back on the field after working so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best." Travis sustained the injury late in his senior season at Florida State. His left foot got caught under a North Alabama defender while he was scrambling during a Week 12 game. He was taken off the field with an air cast on his leg and immediately transported to a local hospital. He was diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated ankle. It was a devastating injury that ended Travis' college career and derailed Florida State's national championship hopes. Florida State finished the regular season undefeated at 13-0. But in part because Travis was injured, the College Football Playoff selection committee left FSU out of the the four-team CFP field. Travis was named ACC Player of the Year and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting despite missing Florida State's final two regular-season games. The Jets then selected Travis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Los Angeles Rams defender Jared Verse, who played at Florida State with Travis, published a message on social media in response to his former teammate's decision. "I'll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I'll always be in your corner," Verse wrote. "Love you, and I can't wait to see where life takes you next. Not many people love the game of football the way you do. Watching this chapter close hurts, but seeing the strength, heart, and grace you've shown through it all makes me even prouder to call you my brother. I'll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I'll always be in… — Jared Verse (@JaredVerse1) April 30, 2025 Former Seminole and current Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson also posted a message to his former teammate. "I hate it so much bro," Benson wrote. "The best leader on and off the field and an even better person. You was the last person to deserve what happened to you. You made me so much better bro." 13, man… i hate it so much bro. The best leader on and off the field and an even better person. You was the last person to deserve what happened to you. You made me so much better bro ❤️. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST IN MY EYES!! You a LEGEND and I got you for life! Love you bro! — Trey Benson (@trey_uno1) April 30, 2025 Travis didn't play as a rookie. In March, Travis' agent Deiric Jackson told ESPN that the Jets "rushed" Travis' rehab process during his rookie season, causing a setback. "His rehab with the Jets was not the best," Jackson told ESPN. "They tried to rush him. It was too fast. There was pressure on the coaching staff, and they tried to get him going sooner than the timeline really was. That caused the setback, and we had to shut him down completely." Jackson did not go into detail about the nature of the setback. At the time, he said that he was "optimistic" about Travis' prospects for the 2025 season. The Jets did not respond to Jackson's characterization of Travis' rehab. Travis thanked the Jets and did not mention his rehab process in his retirement note.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Former Florida State star, Jets QB Jordan Travis retires from NFL at 24 due to medical advice over leg injury from FSU
New York Jets quarterback and former Florida State star Jordan Travis announced on Wednesday that he's retiring from the NFL at 24 years old. Travis, who suffered a serious leg injury while playing for Florida State, cited medical advice regarding his injury for his decision to step away from football. Travis made the announcement with a hand-written note that he shared on social media. Advertisement "On November 18, 2023, my life and career took an unexpected turn," Travis wrote. "I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite my efforts my leg never responded the way we hoped. "After much prayer and consultation with my doctors and medical team, I have been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply." The Jets confirmed that Travis had informed them of his decision to retire in a statement from general manager Darren Mougey. "Jordan has informed us of his intent to retire due to the injury he sustained while at Florida State," Mougey's statement reads. "It is unfortunate that he was unable to get back on the field after working so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best." Travis sustained the injury late in his senior season at Florida State. His left foot got caught under a North Alabama defender while he was scrambling during a Week 12 game. He was taken off the field with an air cast on his leg and immediately transported to a local hospital. He was diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated ankle. Advertisement It was a devastating injury that ended Travis' college career and derailed Florida State's national championship hopes. Florida State finished the regular season undefeated at 13-0. But in part because Travis was injured, the College Football Playoff selection committee left FSU out of the the four-team CFP field. Travis was named ACC Player of the Year and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting despite missing Florida State's final two regular-season games. The Jets then selected Travis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Travis didn't play as a rookie. In March, Travis' agent Deiric Jackson told ESPN that the Jets "rushed" Travis' rehab process during his rookie season, causing a setback. "His rehab with the Jets was not the best," Jackson told ESPN. "They tried to rush him. It was too fast. There was pressure on the coaching staff, and they tried to get him going sooner than the timeline really was. That caused the setback, and we had to shut him down completely." Jackson did not go into detail about the nature of the setback. At the time, he said that he was "optimistic" about Travis' prospects for the 2025 season. The Jets did not respond to Jackson's characterization of Travis' rehab. Travis thanked the Jets and did not mention his rehab process in his retirement note.
