Carolina Panthers
Greg Olsen - #88 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/11/1985 |
| Birthplace | Wayne, NJ |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 31st pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 843 | 5 |
Panthers-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns holding off a Panthers club capable of pulling off an upset.
Panthers like Pike; he's just not ready
Don't make too much of the fact that Carolina chose to start recent signee Brian St. Pierre at quarterback in Week 11. They like rookie QB Tony Pike, but they don't think he's ready to start, according ...
Panthers rule three out for Sunday
The Panthers have ruled out OG Travelle Wharton and safeties Jordan Pugh and Marcus Hudson for Sunday's game against the Browns. The three did not travel to Cleveland on Saturday.
Three-and-out with Panthers radio color commentator Jim Szoke
PFW recently caught up with Panthers radio color commentator and (Charlotte, N.C.) WBT-AM sports director Jim Szoke for his take on several issues, including the progress of QB Jimmy Clausen, the future of RB DeAngelo Williams and the seemingly ...
Martin, Godfrey provide stability at safety for Panthers
The Panthers will have holes to fill this offseason, but one of the spots that is not crying out for significant changes is safety.
Delhomme to start for Browns vs. former team
Browns QB Jake Dellhomme will return from injury and start against his former team on Sunday.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
2011 NFC South free-agent preview
Buccaneers OG Davin Joseph could be rather expensive to re-sign once the 2011 free-agent signing period begins, but GM Mark Dominik is expected to do whatever it takes to retain the highly regarded Joseph.
Clausen returns to practice, expected to start
The Panthers expect to have rookie QB Jimmy Clausen back in the starting role for Sunday's game vs. the Browns.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Panthers add S Alexander, sign QB Null to practice squad
The Panthers signed S Gerald Alexander on Tuesday and waived WR Devin Thomas. They also added QB Keith Null to their practice squad.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Fox: Clausen will start when healthy
Head coach John Fox confirmed that rookie QB Jimmy Clausen will start when healthy.
Ravens 'D' scores twice in 37-13 win
Baltimore's defense returned consecutive interceptions of Brian St. Pierre for touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco threw for 301 yards and a TD and the Ravens beat the Panthers 37-13 on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Olsen matched a team high with five catches for 42 yards Sunday in a 31-17 loss at NFC South rival Atlanta.|||||||
Olsen is second on the team with 25 catches and is building chemistry with rookie stud QB Cam Newton. Expect good things for Olsen next week against a solid Redskins defense.
The Chicago Bears have traded tight Olsen to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed 2012 draft pick.|||||||
A first-round draft pick in 2007, Olsen has 194 catches for 1,981 yards and 20 touchdowns in his career, but it's no secret offensive coordinator Mike Martz prefers blocking tight ends. Olsen finished 2010 with his lowest totals in receptions (41) and yards (404) since he was a rookie in 2007. He still tied for the team lead with five touchdown catches, but there was widespread speculation that he would be dealt.
Olsen had five catches for 39 yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Giants.|||||||
Olsen will look to get open against linebacker Jon Beason in next week's big road test at Carolina.
Olsen just missed his first career 100-yard game, finishing with 94 and a touchdown on five receptions in Sunday's 37-23 win at Detroit.|||||||
Olsen set career marks for receptions (60), yards (612) and touchdowns (eight) this season.
Olsen had five catches for 71 yards and three touchdowns, the highlight of a tough day for the Bears in a 41-21 loss to Arizona.|||||||
This was the breakout game of the season for the talented tight end, who now has six touchdowns and has been looked to consistently by Jay Cutler. The Bears face San Francisco on Thursday, so get him in your lineup early if you want to play Olsen this week.
