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Around the NFL: Gerald Everett
Pete Carroll is talking up Gerald Everett as a breakout player. The Seahawks signed Everett to a one-year contract worth $6 million, and Carroll envisions him playing a big role. more »
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Veteran TE Olsen announces retirement
Veteran tight end GREG OLSEN announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. Olsen finishes his career as one of the most prolific tight ends to ever play the game, with… More 60 career touchdown catches that likely helped many fantasy owners over the years. Olsen, 35, heads to the Fox network where he will begin his next career as a broadcaster. Less
Source: NFL.com
Seahawks activate WR Gordon, TE Olsen nearing return
The Seattle Seahawks added wide receiver JOSH GORDON to the active roster on Monday after he was removed from the NFL commissioner’s exempt list. Head coach Pete Carroll said that the… More expectation is that Gordon will play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Gordon may not be the only Seahawks addition this week after Carroll said that veteran tight end GREG OLSEN is also returning this week. Olsen has been dealing with a plantar fascia foot injury since mid-November. Less
Source: Seattle Times
Seahawks TE Olsen has “things to prove”
Veteran Seattle tight end GREG OLSEN said this week that he still has “things to prove” when talking about why he decided to return for a 14th NFL season. Olsen said… More he did not want his career to end after two injury plagued seasons, adding that he felt he could still play the game. Seattle has some depth at the tight end position, but Olsen is expected to lead the way heading into what is expected to be his final season. Less
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Greg Olsen
I didn’t understand the signing of Greg Olsen. He’s an older guy who might be breaking down, and I thought Seattle was set at tight end with Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister. But the Seahawks signed him to a nice contract, so I guess they think he’ll be an upgrade at that position. more »
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Factoid: Seattle tight ends
The Seahawks signed 35-year-old Greg Olsen to a one-year, $7 million deal back in February. It was a surprising move. Olsen's had a great career and is far more accomplished when what Seattle had on its roster, but it's a curious allocation of resources. more »
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Seahawks waive TE Dickson
The Seattle Seahawks waived veteran tight end ED DICKSON in an apparent cost-savings move this week. Seattle previously signed veteran tight end GREG OLSEN, so the release of the oft-injured Dickson is not unexpected.
Source: Seattle Times
Seahawks TE Dissly to be ready for start of season
Seattle Seahawks tight end WILL DISSLEY tore his Achilles last October, but the team believes he will be ready to go for the first week of the 2020 regular season. The… More Seahawks signed tight end GREG OLSEN earlier this week, and he is expected to share time at the position with Dissly. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Seahawks to sign veteran TE Olsen
The Seattle Seahawks reached a one-year deal with veteran free agent tight end GREG OLSEN to join the team for the 2020 season. The Carolina Panthers released the 34-year-old Olsen earlier… More this month, and he immediately received interest from several teams. If Olsen can remain healthy, he will ease concerns about the tight end position for the Seahawks. Less
Source: Seattle Times
Around the NFL: Seahawks add Olsen
The Seahawks have signed Greg Olsen to a one-year deal worth $7 million, outbidding Washington and Buffalo. Olsen will be 35 next month; what exactly are they getting? more »
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Veteran TE Olsen negotiating with three teams
Veteran free agent tight end GREG OLSEN is reportedly negotiating with Buffalo, Washington, and Seattle. Although free agency is about a month away, Olsen is free to sign with any team… More now because he was released by the Carolina Panthers. Olsen, who turns 35 next month, played in 14 games last season for the Panthers. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Washington to address questions at TE
Heading into the 2020 season, the tight end position is in flux in Washington. Veteran tight end VERNON DAVIS recently announced his retirement, and fellow veteran JORDAN REED has major health… More questions. Reed will turn 30 this summer and has never played a full 16-game schedule in his seven-year career. He didn’t play a single snap in 2019 and has a long history of concussions. Speculation continues about free agent GREG OLSEN, who played for new coach Ron Rivera in Carolina – but several teams are also believed to be interested in his services. Less
Source: NBC Sports
TE Olsen visits with Bills, others interested
Veteran tight end GREG OLSEN may not be wanted in Carolina any longer, but he appears to be garnering interest from multiple teams around the league. Olsen confirmed that he visited… More with the Buffalo Bills already, adding that he also has plans to meet with Washington and Seattle. Olsen said that he has been “blown away” by the number of teams that have called to inquire about his services. Less
Source: Team Blog
TE Olsen and Panthers part ways
The Carolina Panthers and veteran tight end GREG OLSEN have mutually agreed to part ways. The 34-year-old tight end stands as the franchise’s all-time leading tight end in terms of receiving… More yards, receptions, and 100-yard receiving games. Olsen would reportedly consider reuniting with former coach Ron Rivera in Washington, but he is also believed to have opportunities as a television broadcaster as well. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Greg Olsen
Only eight tight ends in NFL history have gone over 1,000 yards in a season at least three times, and two of those guys could be looking for new teams. Jason Witten concedes he might not be back in Dallas, and Greg Olsen says he’s done with Carolina. more »
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