NFC Notes: Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks

Seahawks TE Greg Olsen was designated to return from injured reserve this week after tearing his plantar fascia earlier this season, which makes for a remarkable recovery for the 14-year veteran. 

“He’s made an extraordinary recovery to get to this right now,” Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said via John Boyle of the team’s official website. “So we’re going to practice him during the week and see what happens, see how he does.”

When Olsen went down with little to no contact holding his foot, it looked like it might be the end for his NFL career, especially given his history of foot injuries. But it looks like his career isn’t over yet, even if Carroll wouldn’t commit to him playing this week. 

“It’s possible. … We’ll see. We don’t have any idea,” Carroll said. “He’s been working out with the guys. We’ve got to see how he does on the practice field.”

• The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar thinks there’s a good chance the Seahawks bring back DE Carlos Dunlap in 2021, albeit on a restructured deal. 
• Dugar adds an extension for S Jamal Adams is also on the offseason to-do list, ideally during the summer. 
• Dugar notes there’s a good chance the Seahawks will need to franchise tag CB Shaquill Griffin to keep him this offseason. As for RB Chris Carson, Dugar expects him to test the market and see what’s out there. 
• Seahawks OC Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged he’d love to be a head coach and has heard the reported interest in him for this upcoming cycle, but he’s focused on the present: “I’d love to be a head coach. Those things are flattering, but it doesn’t help you beat a really good Washington team [this week].” (Curtis Crabtree)