The Seattle Seahawks made a splash with the signing of tight end Greg Olsen. Fortunately, the move was not made as a precaution for tight end Will Dissly.
Dissly has been recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks expect him tone good to go for the 2020 NFL season opener:
The #Seahawks signed Greg Olsen, and they expect Will Dissly to be ready Week 1, too. If both can stay healthy — a big if — that's quite a 1-2 TE mismatch punch for Russell Wilson. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/qRQarUhe7T
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 19, 2020
Dissly had seemingly etched out an integral role for himself as a safety net underneath for quarterback Russell Wilson to start the 2019 campaign. He was seemingly poised for a breakout year until it was cut short for the second season in a row after tearing his patellar tendon as a rookie after just four games.
Despite the promise that Dissly has shown, his track record with injuries to start his career is hardly an encouraging sign. Although he is expected to be back for Week 1, Seattle has clearly shored up enough talent for a contingency plan.
Olsen's arrival provides the Seahawks with an established veteran tat is capable of serving as a run-blocker and a viable pass-catcher when needed. While his presence should serve as a stabilizing factor for this group, Dissly's recovery will make way for tight end Jacob Hollister to make his presence felt once again.
Hollister took full advantage of his elevated role in the passing game with 41 receptions for 349 yards and three touchdowns on the year. However, his blocking still leaves much to be desired. As a result, it is safe to assume that Seattle is happy to have a surplus at this position where there are no shortage of options for them to work with.
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