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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Just like every other player that experiences a concussion of any degree Olave went through the league's concussion protocol which requires as a final of five steps being "cleared by both the club physician and the ...

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Old 07-18-2025, 03:02 PM   #41
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Re: Time to trade Olave?

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido View Post
Just like every other player that experiences a concussion of any degree Olave went through the league's concussion protocol which requires as a final of five steps being "cleared by both the club physician and the independent neurological consultant to return to full activity". From what I have heard that basically means it has been determined that the player is subject to no greater danger than any other player playing the same position.

The player is more aware of any risk and is in a better position than any of us to weigh any risk. Playing in the NFL is risky for every player. That's one major reason why they get paid as much as they do. Let's not forget that these players have committed their entire lives to the privilege of playing in the league.
Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared many, many times. I would say given his history, another concussion would put him in greater danger than the next guy. Obviously it's a case by case issue but having multiple concussions are never a good thing... especially in a shorter amount of time.
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Old 07-18-2025, 03:02 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by dizzle88 View Post
Whilst you are probably right about the level of concussions received, anyone can believe that repeated bouts of the same injury can't be a good thing. Medicine is always evolving, so maybe there just isn't a good enough set of procedures yet to see what 4 concussions in 2 years actually looks like for the individual in later years.

As for the last point, "IF" Olave did choose to hang the cleats up, I'd consider him a very bright individual for not worrying about what others think about NFL toughness levels and instead prioritizing his future health.
I had over a dozen concussions while I learned how to play rugby. Proper technique is essential. After having all those concussions I now have memory issues that are getting worse every day. Onset of early dementia......sucks.
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