Greg Olsen to rock NFL again after inking $7 million contract with Seattle Seahawks

After spending nine seasons with Carolina Panrs, Greg Olsen was released by his team earlier this year. Reports n surfaced of Greg Olson being courted to become an NFL analyst. However, Seattle Seahawks have w roped in player in an effort to bolster ir ranks, thus calling an end to Greg Olsen's Panrs chapter.

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NFL Tre: Greg Olsen's Panrs chapter draws to a close as TE moves to Seattle Seahawks

Greg Olsen turns 35 in March. However, that did t deter Seattle Seahawks from roping in 13-year NFL veteran. Greg Olsen's contract will run for a period of one year. re will be a payout of a reported $7 million. Since Greg Olsen was released by Carolina Panrs, his contract will t cost  Seattle Seahawks a draft pick compensation. According to reports, Greg Olsen was courted by Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks.

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Greg Olsen contract details

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport stated that  Greg Olsen contract includes $5.5 million in guarantees. Considering fact that Seattle Seahawks were light on tight ends section, Greg Olsen will be a welcome dition for Seattle Seahawks fans. Seattle Seahawks' troubles in tight end section are well-documented. Starting tight end Will Dissly's promising start to his second season in Seattle was derailed by an Achilles injury while veteran Ed Dickson also did t feature for Seahawks all year. 

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Interestingly, Greg Olsen did drop a couple of hints regarding a possible move to Seattle earlier this month. Olsen retweeted a picture of Cam Newton whispering in QB Russell Wilson's ear with what he imagined Newton was telling Wilson. "That Greg Olsen can still play," re ex-Panrs man's caption on Twitter. Greg Olsen currently ranks fifth among tight ends in both catches (718) and yards (8,444). 

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