Greg Olsen: Seattle Seahawks sign former Carolina Panthers tight end on one-year deal

Image: Greg Olsen and the Carolina Panthers mutually agreed to part ways last month

Tight end Greg Olsen has joined the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year deal, after leaving the Carolina Panthers last month.

The 34-year-old, who reached a mutual agreement to end his nine-year stay with the Panthers on January 30, has reportedly signed a deal worth $7m, with $5.5m guaranteed.

After becoming a free agent, Olsen also reportedly visited the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills.

Image: Olsen had 52 receptions for 597 yards in 2019

The Seahawks struggled for strength in depth at tight end last season, with Will Dissly and Ed Dickson both struggling with injuries.

Olsen broke numerous franchise records for tight ends in Carolina, including receiving yards (6,463), receptions (524) and 100-yard receiving games (10).

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In the 2015 season, he helped the side to claim the NFC Championship title to earn a Super Bowl 50 berth against the Denver Broncos.

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NFL offseason key dates

When? What?
February 24 - March 2 NFL Scouting Combine
February 25 First day for teams to designate Franchise or Transition Players
March 10 Deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
March 18 2020 league year and free agency period begin
April 6 Clubs with new head coaches (Panthers) may begin offseason workout programs
April 17 Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
April 23-25 2020 NFL Draft
July 15 Deadline for any designated Franchise Player to sign a multi-year contract extension
Mid-July Teams may open training camp for rookies seven days before the permissible reporting date for veterans
September 5 Teams must reduce rosters to 53 players.

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