New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver Chris Olave Arrested for Reckless Driving
Kenner, Louisiana – New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested on Monday night in Kenner, Louisiana, on suspicion of reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The arrest was made after Olave was caught driving at a staggering 70 mph in a 30 mph zone on Joe Yenni Blvd, according to a spokesman for the Kenner Police Department.
The Saints organization has acknowledged the situation but abstained from making any comments about the incident. Meanwhile, Olave, 23, was promptly booked into the Kenner jail and was expected to be released once the necessary paperwork was processed, as confirmed by the police.
The timing of the arrest is particularly unfortunate for the Saints, as they were given the weekend off following a Thursday night game last week. However, it is worth mentioning that the team still held mandatory meetings on Monday, with all players required to be present at the facility in Kenner.
Despite this setback, Olave has been a key contributor to the Saints’ offense in his second year with the team. Leading the team with 39 catches for 471 yards and a touchdown, his absence would undoubtedly be felt if any disciplinary action is taken by the organization.
As of now, the New Orleans Saints are set to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. It remains to be seen how this arrest will impact Olave’s availability or potential disciplinary measures taken by the team.