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Darren Rizzi Gives Key Saints Updates On Chris Olave, Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara

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Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) with the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris (40) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi gives big updates on Chris Olave, Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara.

By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is back on the field practicing Thursday. NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill revealed that Olave got cleared by a specialist on Tuesday and could resume practicing. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi started off his weekly press conference giving major updates on Olave, Alvin Kamara and Derek Carr.

Chris Olave Update:

Rizzi said that Olave's 21-day window has been opened and that he was limited in practice. Rizzi said that they are going to take things step-by-step with him, being happy more for Olave as a person than a player.

Olave was spotted at practice in uniform catching passes off to the side with trainers. Obviously, it would be premature to say that he'll play on Monday night in Green Bay, but they're going to see how he feels.

Alvin Kamara Update:

Alvin Kamara is considered week-to-week right now with his groin adductor injury. Rizzi indicated that initial tests had looked positive, but it appears to be more significant at this point and his status against the Packers is in jeopardy.

ESPN's Adam Schefter noted that the injury is possibly season-ending and that he may not play again this year. Kamara is just 50 yards shy of his first 1,000-yard rushing season. ...

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