Saints star wide receiver hospitalized after blood clot was found in his lung: report

New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave will not play in Week 18 after a blood clot was reportedly found in his lung. 

The blood clot was caught early, and Olave was expected to be discharged from a hospital Thursday, according to Saints reporter Nick Underhill. Olave has no prior history of blood clots and is expected to be sidelined for about a month, according to ESPN. 

Olave, 25, a former Ohio State star, caught 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in 16 games.