GREG OLSEN NEWS

Back at practice in full Olsen (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Olsen was listed as limited in Wednesday's session, so his return to practice without restrictions can be interpreted as a sign that he's fully on track for Sunday's game against the Rams. The veteran tight end has seen less than five targets in four consecutive games, and he hasn't scored since Week 1, giving him too low of a floor to warrant strong consideration in most fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Olsen (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Olsen was on the injury report last week with the same injury, but he was able to play through it in Sunday's loss to the Bills. Perhaps that played into Jacob Hollister surpassing him in terms of snap count and targets, but Olsen should be fine for this week's matchup against the Rams regardless. With fluctuating usage and a 19-171-1 stat line through eight games, Olsen hasn't been the dependable fantasy option he was in prior years.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Just two catches in loss Olsen caught two of three targets for 13 yards in the 44-34 loss to the Bills.

Impact It's been tough sledding for Olsen, as he recorded just three receptions for 38 yards over the previous three games. Coach Pete Carroll opted to mix things up in Buffalo, and Jacob Hollister ended up playing 48 percent of the snaps compared to Olsen's 40 percent share. Will Dissly wasn't far behind at 32 percent. Hollister was by far the most productive of the trio, finishing with five receptions for 60 yards. This was the second time in as many games that Olsen finished second in the tight-end rotation, and his 19-171-1 line through eight games doesn't give him a stranglehold on the No. 1 job.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Week 9 Olsen (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing fully Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Olsen received the green light to play after gradually increasing his activity throughout the week, as he sat out Wednesday's practice and logged a limited workout Thursday. While he should continue to start at tight end for the Seahawks, Olsen has fallen into more of a timeshare of late with Will Dissly. Over the past two games, Olsen has actually played three fewer snaps than Dissly (92 to 89) while turning in only two receptions for 18 yards on seven targets.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to limited in practice Olsen (foot) fielded a limited practice workload Thursday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The three-time Pro Bowl tight end has thus far dodged any inactive stints during his debut campaign with the Seahawks, suiting up for all seven of the team's contests while shouldering an average of 41.9 offensive snaps per game. Olsen having a foot injury re-emerge is certainly of concern, after he suffered a right foot fracture in Sept. 2017, and again ruptured the plantar fascia in the same foot in Dec. 2018. Improvement to his practice status Thursday provides relief for now, though the development should be met with cautious optimism given repeated issues with Olsen's foot.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Olsen didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Olsen has avoided any health concerns through the first seven games of his tenure in Seattle, but he notably dealt with serious right foot injuries each of the previous two seasons with the Panthers, limiting him to 23 appearances during that stretch. Consequently, his status bears monitoring as the week goes on to see if the Seahawks will be required to rely on their depth at tight end. Currently, Will Dissly, Jacob Hollister and Colby Parkinson are the team's healthy options at the position.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Even with injury absences, Seahawks find way to keep rolling

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks will have some fondness for what happened in Week 8

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanked by 49ers Olsen failed to catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 37-27 win over the 49ers.

Impact Olsen received two red-zone targets in the third quarter but couldn't secure either one. This was his second game without a reception this year, and he's recorded a 17-158-1 line through seven contests. Will Dissly surpassed him in snap count for the first time this season as well, recording a 63 percent snap share to Olsen's 54 percent. Olsen's snaps are more valuable for fantasy purposes because he rarely blocks, but he's not much more than a touchdown-dependent contributor at this point.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Snags two passes Olsen caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Olsen was inches away from a solid fantasy day, as he appeared to catch a 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, but upon an official review the call was reversed, as the veteran tight end didn't get both feet down. It's been an underwhelming campaign for Olsen despite being part of the highest-scoring offense in the league, as he's posted a 17-158-1 line through the first six games. Furthermore, he's starting to lose ground to third-year tight end Will Dissly, who recorded two receptions for 38 yards while playing just three fewer snaps than Olsen on Sunday.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch Olsen caught his lone target for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-26 win over Minnesota.

Impact A week after leading the team in targets, Olsen dropped to the bottom of the pecking order. Perhaps it was based on a tough matchup against the Vikings' athletic coverage linebackers. The veteran tight end has had an up-and-down start with his new club, totaling 15 receptions, 140 yards and a touchdown through five games. Will Dissly, who scored his first touchdown of the year Sunday, could cut into Olsen's targets following Seattle's Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks take a different path in rolling to 4-0 start

For the second time in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks sit at 4-0

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in targets Sunday Olsen caught five of seven targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Olsen has garnered 13 targets over the past two weeks and turned them into 10 receptions for 96 yards but no touchdowns. The Seahawks have been creative with the veteran tight end, lining him up in the slot and even out wide at times, but he's still not getting many quality targets. Olsen has registered just 8.6 yards per reception and two red-zone targets through four games.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

The Dallas secondary is the biggest of several questions with the 1-2 Cowboys coming off consecutive games of allowing at least 38 points for the first time in 32 years

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reels in five passes Olsen caught five of six targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Olsen had his best game as a Seahawk, and while he didn't find the end zone, he was just inches short of paydirt at the end of the first half. He notched four first downs as well, having established trust with Russell Wilson in key situations. The 35-year-old TE isn't the 1,000-yard receiver he used to be, but the Seahawks' pass-heavy game plans bode well for him, so he's a viable option in deeper fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QBs, offenses take spotlight as Cowboys visit Seahawks

Russell Wilson and Dak Prescott will be in the spotlight on Sunday when the Seahawks host the Cowboys in a big NFC showdown that could end up being a shootout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson magnificent, but defense a concern for 2-0 Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks seem determined to see just how much Russell Wilson’s talent and skill can carry them

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' 0-2 start ignites 'tank for Trevor' talk

Two games into the season the “tank for Trevor” talk has already begun in Carolina

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough game against Patriots Olsen didn't haul in his long target in Sunday's 35-30 win over the Patriots.

Impact Olsen was targeted on the first drive, but the ball slipped through his hands and was intercepted by Devin McCourty, who took it the other way for a touchdown. The veteran TE didn't receive another target for the rest of the game. It was a costly mistake, but Olsen still logged 71 percent of the offensive snaps -- higher than Week 1's 66 percent. He'll continue to be the No. 1 TE in Seattle moving forward, but his fantasy value is touchdown-dependant.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt in win Olsen caught all four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-25 win over the Falcons.

Impact With Will Dissly fully healthy from an Achilles injury, Olsen was still the clear No. 1 TE, playing 41 of 66 offensive snaps (66 percent) and leading the group in targets. All of Olsen's receptions went for 10 or fewer yards, so he may be just a touchdown-dependant fantasy asset, especially if Dissly starts cutting into his snap count now that he's proven his health.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25

Russell Wilson was cooking right from the start, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 38-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greg Olsen's first Seahawks grab goes for a first down Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen's first Seahawks grab goes for a first down.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM

Greg Olsen: Why Seahawks' team atmosphere has been 'invigorating' Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen joins

AUGUST 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seahawks believe they are primed to challenge for NFC West

Throughout last season’s playoff run, the Seattle Seahawks referenced how the year felt like a repeat of 2012, when a young group with a handful of veterans were about to become th...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expectations low for Panthers as they enter rebuilding mode

The Panthers are in a clear rebuilding mode with a new coach and a revamped roster

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS