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Will the Saints' Star Return? WR Battles Concussion Protocol

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Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) picks up a ball after it was striped from New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome.
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What does Chris Olave have to do to get back onto the field for the Saints?

By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Per the league's rules, not much information can be said beyond that. Olave does have an optimistic outlook for Sunday's game against the Chargers, but there are layers to the protocol. Here's what needs to happen for someone to get back onto the field.

NFL's Return-to-Action Protocol:

Phase 1: Symptom Limited Activity

The player is prescribed rest, limiting or, if necessary, avoiding activities (both physical and cognitive) which increase or aggravate symptoms. Under athletic training staff supervision, limited stretching and balance training can be introduced, progressing to light aerobic exercise, all as tolerated.

Phase 2: Aerobic Exercise

Under direct oversight of the team’s medical staff, the player should begin graduated cardiovascular exercise and may also engage in dynamic stretching and balance training. Neurocognitive and balance testing can be administered after completion of Phase Two and the results should be interpreted as back to baseline.

Phase 3: Football-Specific Exercise

The player continues with supervised cardiovascular exercises that are increased and may mimic sport-specific activities, and supervised strength training is introduced. The player is allowed to practice with the team in sport-specific exercise for 30 minutes or less with ongoing and careful monitoring. ...

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