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Greg Olsen TE CAR
3 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen has restructured his contract.

Olsen is due $4 million between salary and bonuses. It's likely a huge chunk of that - perhaps all the way down to the veteran's minimum - has been converted to a "signing bonus" that can be pro-rated over the final three years of his deal. The Panthers have one of the worst salary-cap situations in the league.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
3 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen played a career-high 97.8 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps in 2012.

Acquired via trade from the Bears just after the 2011 lockout, Olsen experienced his first full offseason with the Panthers and parlayed it into a true every-down role. He set statistical career highs across the board. The Panthers kept continuity on offense by staying in-house to replace Rob Chudzinski, promoting QBs coach Mike Shula. Expect a similar snap count for Olsen in 2013.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
5 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen caught five balls for 56 yards in the Panthers' Week 15 win over the Chargers.

He was targeted nine times, tying Steve Smith for a team high. The volume of usage was promising, but Olsen made his catches near the line of scrimmage and didn't get free for any big plays. He'll still be a low-end TE1 option when the Panthers host the Raiders in Week 16.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
5 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen recorded four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons.

Olsen was targeted early and converted a touchdown grab in the back of the endzone. The Panthers were playing with the lead all game and utilized outside breaking receivers rather than the tight end, but Olsen is clearly a part of the team's game plan.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
5 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen (back, probable) practiced fully again on Friday.

Olsen will be all systems go for Sunday's game against the Falcons. With Brandon LaFell (turf toe) out, Olsen is an attractive back-end TE1 play in Week 14.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
5 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen (back) returned to practice on Thursday.

Olsen appears to be in no danger of missing Sunday's game versus the Falcons. With Brandon LaFell (turf toe) likely out, Olsen should be assured of a high target count. He's ranked No. 12 among tight ends for Week 14.

Greg Olsen TE CAR
5 Months Carolina Panthers Comment

Greg Olsen (back) missed Wednesday's practice.

Olsen hasn't missed much practice time this season, but there's been nothing to suggest he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest with the Falcons. Averaging 4.2 catches for 57.8 yards over his past five games, Olsen will be a TE1 for the fantasy playoffs, particularly with Brandon LaFell (turf toe) looking shaky.

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