If longtime Panthers star Greg Olsen continues his playing career, he could wind up with an old friend. The tight end would consider reuniting with Ron Rivera by signing with the Redskins, a person familiar with the situation tells Mark Maske of the Washington Post. 
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Olsen, 35 in March, will also have is broadcasting opportunities to consider. In the past, Olsen has rejected overtures from ESPN and FOX to consider his pursuit of a Super Bowl ring. The Redskins would not represent his best chance at a championship, but Olsen is at least open to the idea of teaming up with his longtime coach.
Rivera has a good deal of authority in Washington and has already shown a predilection for getting the band back together via his coaching hires. Olsen would be a logical fit for the Redskins, who could use his veteran leadership and help at the tight end position. Thanks to his latest concussion, Jordan Reed missed all of last season.
During his nine season with the Panthers, Olsen enjoyed a streak of three straight 1,000-yard seasons. He was still reasonably productive in 2019, notching 52 catches for 597 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games.
Before that, Olsen spent four seasons with the Bears. All in all, he has 718 catches for 8,444 yards and 59 touchdowns across 13 seasons. Currently, he ranks fifth all-time in catches and receiving yards by a tight end in the NFL.
Why return to a broken organization given the risks? Hang it up, Greg.
Come to Seattle
Packers would give him a 2 year deal at 7.5
So he never wants a ring. Gotcha
Was this not obvious to anyone else? Do you think if the Panthers didn’t kick Ron to the curb, that Kuechly would have retired? Carolina is starting a massive rebuild and Olsen still wants to play. Why not stay with the guy you’ve been with for the last couple years of your career?
It makes sense. The new culture enforcer in the locker room. A guy who sets the new tone/standard.
Wouldn’t hate the move at all. Nothing else at TE currently
Just because George Allen was a master motivator of over the hill players doesn’t mean Ron can be.
Come home to Chicago
If the Bears are that desperate at TE they should ask Mike Ditka to get back into his uniform.
Why would the Bears do that. They would be better off with Olsen
yup he’s done lol