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From one Carolina Panthers legend to another, Panthers tight end Greg Olsen reacted to the surprise retirement of teammate Luke Kuechly on Tuesday. Via Olsen’s twitter, the tight end had the following to say: Words can’t describe who Luke Kuechly is as a person, friend, and teammate. We have shared countless memories together both on […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has all but accepted that he has taken his final steps as a member of the team he has spent the last nine years with. Olsen had a lot of family on hand for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, and the team recognized his accomplishments with the […]

Will this Sunday mark the final game of Greg Olsen’s career? The Carolina Panthers tight end isn’t sure. When asked about his future, Olsen said he still hasn’t a made a decision and that it will depend on what happens as far as the Panthers’ next head coach, Cam Newton’s status, etc., according to Joe […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen didn’t mince words after the team was blown out by the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. He admitted after the game he really isn’t sure what the team’s plan is right now. “Right now I’m not sure what our plan is. I think we want to win now, but we […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, so he is trying to really enjoy the last two games of the season. Olsen cleared the concussion protocol which means he will be available for the Panthers’ next game against the Indianapolis Colts. Olsen has one year left on his contract, […]

The Carolina Panthers have suffered through another tough season in 2019, and will once again be on the outside looking in during the playoffs. However, that hasn’t stopped tight end Greg Olsen from setting goals for next season, including being back with the Panthers when the 2020 NFL season begins. Greg Olsen said he would […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will not play in his team’s Week 15 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to a concussion, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. It will mark the second straight game that Olsen has missed. Olsen initially suffered the concussion during his team’s Week 13 loss to […]

The 15th week of the NFL season is will be getting underway on Thursday as the Baltimore Ravens face the New York Jets. Before we look forward to Week 15, a couple of tight ends stood out among the rest in fantasy football in Week 14. While the Philadelphia Eagles had to make a comeback […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to put an end to their five-game losing streak on the road versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Tight end Greg Olsen is doing what he can to make himself available. Olsen has been recovering from a concussion he suffered in Week 13 versus the Washington Redskins. According to […]

Former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera had nothing but praise for his players after being fired, but singled out Greg Olsen and Eric Reid. When he talked about helping young men he said he knows that Olsen and Reid are going to make the world a better place. Rivera says he wants to coach again […]

Carolina Panthers veteran tight end Greg Olsen will not return in his team’s Week 13 matchup with the Washington Redskins after suffering what could be a concussion. Olsen, 34, a thirteen-year pass-catching blocker, is heading to concussion protocol, per Panthers reporter Max Henson on Twitter. Greg Olsen (concussion protocol) will not return. — Max Henson […]

The time is running out for everyone to get into a position to make your league’s fantasy football playoffs. Before we pick apart what tight ends to use in Week 13, let’s take a look at what tight ends performed admirably in Week 12. For the third straight game, Zach Ertz was able to produce […]

The NFL season continues to dwindle down as Week 11 concluded on Monday night. Before looking beyond to Week 12, there were a couple of tight ends who stood out in fantasy football in Week 11. Among all of the tight ends who were near the top of scoring this past week, the one surprising […]

There are only eight weeks remaining in the NFL season with Week 10 rapidly approaching. Over the weekend, there were a couple of tight ends who proved their worth in fantasy football in Week 9, and they’re worth discussing before looking at the Week 10 start ’em sit ’em tight ends. It’s about time that […]

The Carolina Panthers may be 4-0 under Kyle Allen, but tight end Greg Olsen thinks that Cam Newton will rise again. Newton has been sidelined for the last four games due to a foot injury, and over that time, the Panthers have gone from 0-2 to 4-2. Making matters worse for Newton is that Carolina […]

Every single week of the NFL season, we seem to get one tight end who comes out of nowhere in fantasy football, and that makes for intriguing start ’em sit ’em decisions. For Week 5, Gerald Everett had people checking his availability as a possible waiver-wire addition this week. The Los Angeles Rams tight end […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is finally healthy and it’s showing with his play on the field. After being hurt Week 1 each of the last two years, Olsen has caught 16 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Olsen said Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals was the first game since 2016 where […]

Despite a lingering back issue, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will play on Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Olsen was listed as questionable on the injury report. When #Panthers backup QB Kyle Allen starts today, he’ll have his full group of offensive players available, including TE Greg […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been plagued by injuries over the past couple of seasons and is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite him being out, Greg Olsen spoke about Newton’s toughness. Greg Olsen on Cam Newton: "I haven't been around many players who have accomplished a lot who take […]

When deciding on your fantasy football lineup every Sunday, the toughest position to gauge is the tight end position. In Week 2, we had a few tight ends who emerged as possible candidates to become starting options in fantasy football. Both Vance McDonald and Will Dissly rose from the depths of irrelevancy to being viable […]

The Carolina Panthers are off to an 0-2 start for their 2019 NFL season, thanks in part to two losses at home at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing 20-14 to the Bucs on Thursday, the Panthers will have to look to correct themselves quickly, but according to […]

Greg Olsen sustained a back injury during the Carolina Panthers’ opening week loss to the Los Angeles Rams. However, there is positive news about his health that should cheer Panthers fans a bit more. ESPN’s Ed Werder confirmed that the veteran tight end will be able to play Week 2 alongside Cam Newton and the […]

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without the help of pass rusher Bruce Irvin, who has been deemed out for the game, according to the team’s latest injury report. Tight end Greg Olsen is questionable. Irvin has missed the entire week with a lingering hamstring issue. Olsen, […]

The Carolina Panthers were without a pair of key veterans at practice on Tuesday. Stalwart tight end Greg Olsen and pass-rusher Bruce Irvin were held out of team activities as a result of nagging minor injuries, per Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper. Olsen hurt his back during Carolina’s season-opening 30-27 loss to the Los Angeles […]

There has been a lot of chatter during the preseason about the struggles of the Carolina Panthers offense and Greg Olsen has an idea about what those people need to do, relax. Olsen thinks that what has happened during the preseason isn’t a great representation of what will happen during the regular season, and points […]

Veteran Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is buying stock in his team this season. He cites a faster and more athletic team for the coming autumn. The three-time Pro Bowler is coming off a disappointing personal season which was also frustrating for the Panthers. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the […]

The last couple of seasons have been rough for Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, as he played in just 16 games combined over 2017 and 2018 due to injuries. But with the 2019 campaign approaching, Olsen wants to prove he can still be one of the game’s best tight ends: “I’m gonna take this […]

The Carolina Panthers will be featured on this year’s installment of “All or Nothing,” Amazon Prime’s offseason series that follows one NFL franchise through the team’s offseason. Giving the world a glimpse of this version of the program, the Panthers released the following video over the weekend, a clip that notably features veteran tight end […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is back for at least one more year, but he’s not promising anything beyond that. Olsen has flirted with retirement in the past, and has been severely banged up each of the last two seasons. In a recent radio interview with WFNZ, Olsen was noncommittal about his status beyond […]

The period between the end of minicamp and start of training camp is the last opportunity NFL players have for some rest and relaxation before focusing on the regular season grind. As one of football’s foremost veterans, Greg Olsen knows how to take advantage of that allotted time more than most. While walking the streets […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen may broadcast an NFL game during his bye week next season. The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand (via Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt) reported on the development on June 19. Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has a future in television, and he may have a present in it again […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen says Cam Newton has had “great energy” during offseason workouts. Greg Olsen raved about Newton’s energy to The Athletic’s Joseph Person on June 17. It’s just nice to see him back out there running around. I think all offseason he’s had great energy. I think he feels good. I […]

Count Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen as one of the ecstatic players over the signing of Gerald McCoy. Olsen reacted to a tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter saying McCoy is signing with the Panthers on Monday. https://t.co/RYFb7wIscw pic.twitter.com/KK5M0JmqyC — Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) June 3, 2019 Schefter told ESPN’s David Newton on June […]

Cam Newton’s longtime most reliable target with the Carolina Panthers will be ready for kickoff of the 2019 season. Veteran tight end Greg Olsen said on Wednesday that he’s “been cleared for everything” following season-ending surgery on his right foot in December, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer. Greg Olsen: I’ve been cleared […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen takes his philanthropic endeavors very seriously and has been nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award before. He upped his game recently making a $2.5 million donation to a place very near and dear to his heart. Exciting news! $2.5 million gift from Greg Olsen Foundation […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is no stranger to broadcast booths and has provided some commentary in the past, and earlier in the year, FOX and ESPN were both interested in his services. However, with ESPN announcing that it will have Joe Tessitore and Anthony “Booger” McFarland as its team for Monday Night Football, […]

The Carolina Panthers lost quite a few of their older players to retirement this season, and there was speculation that tight end Greg Olsen could be next. 39-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers decided to hang up his cleats after 17 seasons in the NFL. The Panthers opted not to re-sign the 36-year-old Thomas Davis, who […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his status for the 2019 NFL season. He has no doubt about his intentions for next season. There is no question that Olsen has been in the final stretch of his career for the last few years. Regardless, he said during […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson has had some trouble staying healthy in recent years. Fortunately, head coach Ron Rivera is confident about his status for the 2019 NFL season. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Olson’s future this offseason. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Rivera expects him back for the 2019 campaign: Panthers […]