The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Shaheed, who leads the team in receiving yards and touchdown receptions, underwent surgery to address a meniscus issue. Additionally, the Saints will also be without their second leading receiver, Chris Olave, who is out with a concussion, leaving the team significantly weakened in the receiving corps for their upcoming game against the Denver Broncos.
Rashid Shaheed | WR
Injury
20 receptions
349 rec yards
3 rec TDs
- Placed on IR due to a knee injury.
- Leads the Saints with 349 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.
- Underwent surgery to address a meniscus issue.
Chris Olave | WR
Injury
23 receptions
280 rec yards
- Out for the upcoming game due to a concussion.
- Second on the team with 23 receptions and 280 receiving yards.
New Orleans Saints
- Without their top two wide receivers for at least the next game.
- Significantly impacts their offensive strategy and passing game.