Saints receiver Chris Olave was placed on a backboard and carried after an illegal hit by Panthers defensive back Xavier Woods.

Olave was covered by cornerback Mike Jackson on a high throw that went over his head with 7:02 left in the first quarter. Woods came in and delivered a finishing blow to a defenseless receiver.

Four flags were thrown on the play, but surprisingly, Woods, one of the most penalized players in football since the start of the 2018 season, was not ejected by the league office.

Olave moved his feet and hands as his teammates gave him high-fives before he left. He walked towards the tunnel, his hands on his face.

The Saints immediately ruled him out with a concussion.

“He has movement in all extremities and is undergoing further evaluation at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center,” the team said in a statement.

Olave was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 6 and was cleared of a concussion in last week’s game after another hard hit to the head. He said last week that he was considering wearing a Guardian cap, but he didn’t have one today.

Olave was also diagnosed with a concussion during his 2022 rookie season in Week 5 and missed the following game. He was ruled out of last year’s Week 12 game against the Falcons due to a concussion.

It was Woods’ ninth unnecessary penalty of his career, with two horse collars and a facemask as well. He had 20 penalties for 275 yards in his career before today.

The Saints lead the Panthers 6-0.