Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Panthers have officially released TE Greg Olsen on Monday.
Olsen will not have to clear waivers and is now free to sign with a team of his choosing.
While there was some talk of him possibly retiring and joining a television network, Olsen has said he’s open to continuing his career.
A report from last week mentioned that Olsen is open to playing for the Redskins, so that’s at least something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Olsen, 34, is a former first-round pick of the Bears back in 2007. He played four years for Chicago before he was traded to the Panthers in 2011.
Olsen was in the final year of a four-year, $27.75 million contract when he agreed to a two-year, $17 million back in 2018. He was set to make a base salary of $6.6 million for the 2020 season.
In 2019, Olsen appeared in 14 games for the Panthers and caught 52 passes for 597 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
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