Chris Olave Injury Update – “Will He Be Ready to Impact Week 1 Against Cardinals?”
As the New Orleans Saints prepare for their highly anticipated season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, all eyes are on star wide receiver Chris Olave, whose injury status remains uncertain for Week 1. After dealing with a lingering injury, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Olave will be able to take the field and make an immediate impact for the Saints.
“I’m pushing hard to be out there,” Olave said in a recent interview. “I’m doing everything I can to make sure I’m ready for the game. It’s been a tough road, but I’m focused on being there for my team when they need me most.”
The injury has raised concerns, especially considering Olave’s critical role in the Saints' offense. As one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, his ability to stretch the field and make big plays is vital for the Saints' success in 2025. His performance on Sunday could play a major role in setting the tone for the season.
Head coach Dennis Allen has remained cautious in his statements, emphasizing the importance of long-term health over rushing Olave back too soon. “We’re taking everything into consideration,” Allen said. “Chris is a key part of our offense, and we want him at full strength. If he’s not 100%, we’ll make sure we have a plan in place.”
Olave’s potential absence has sparked conversations among fans and analysts about the Saints' backup options, but many believe that if anyone can fight through an injury and make an impact, it’s Olave. His ability to rise to the occasion and his determination to play through adversity are qualities that have earned him respect both on and off the field.
With kickoff fast approaching, the Saints will be closely monitoring Olave’s progress in the days leading up to the game. If he’s cleared to play, expect a big performance from the young star as he aims to prove that no injury can hold him back.
Eagles’ Bold Play for Micah Parsons Rejected as Cowboys Opt for Packers Deal
More details are emerging about the weeks leading up to the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. As fans would expect, the Packers were not the only team interested in striking a blockbuster deal for Parsons.
The Philadelphia Eagles pushed to land Parsons, but the Cowboys had no interest in moving the star pass rusher to a rival inside the division.
“One team that made a strong play this summer to try to trade for All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons was none other than the Philadelphia Eagles, per league sources,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter detailed in a September 4, 2025, message on X.
“The Eagles called the Cowboys to see if they could acquire Parsons and bring him back to Pennsylvania. But the Cowboys had no interest in trading Parsons in the division, especially to the defending Super-Bowl champion Eagles…”
All the latest details about the Cowboys squashing the Eagles’ push to acquire Parsons.
The Eagles Offered Cowboys a Haul in a Potential Micah Parsons Trade
A strong argument can be made that the Eagles’ offer was more enticing than the deal that landed the Cowboys two first-round picks and Kenny Clark. Not as enticing is facing Parsons two times every NFL season as a division rival as the Eagles stand in the Cowboys’ way in attempting to win the NFC East.
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that the Cowboys’ initial goal was to trade Parsons to an AFC team. The NFL insider also revealed new details on the Eagles’ offer to the Cowboys.
“Micah Parsons asked for a trade about a week or so into the camp, but what nobody knows is that Dallas actually made the decision to trade him (and) about a week or so before that started putting feelers out,” Glazer detailed on “FOX NFL Sunday” on September 7. “What they were hoping to do was trade him to an AFC team.
“I think they were shocked they could not get any traction anywhere from an AFC team. The team actually threw in the biggest offer is the Philadelphia Eagles for 2-1s, a three, a five (two first-round picks, a third rounder and a fifth-round selection) amongst other things,” Glazer continued.
“Obviously didn’t want to trade him in the division, but the Green Bay Packers, they chimed in early, they kept with it, and Kenny Clark is what made the difference for Dallas.”
Packers Star Micah Parsons Labeled the Offseason With the Cowboys as ‘Super Toxic’
The Cowboys clearly valued getting a veteran in return for Parsons instead of simply stockpiling picks. Acquiring Clark proved to be a major factor in Dallas’ decision to make a deal with the Packers.
Parsons ended up signing a new four-year, $186 million contract with Green Bay. The pass rusher labeled this offseason in Dallas as “super toxic.”
“These last six months was super draining, super toxic for everyone,” Parsons said on September 7, per The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. “It’s something that I don’t think no player should have to go through.
“… The fact that I was traded a week before the season was really outrageous and rough. It’s something where I could’ve been with these guys getting better and better and we could’ve had probably (an) even more dominant start.”
