Greg Olsen will return in time for the Seahawks-Rams rematch. The veteran tight end has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from another foot injury and is back on Seattle’s active roster.
The Seahawks activated Olsen from IR five weeks after he suffered a plantar fascia tear. Signed to a one-year deal, Olsen had worked as Seattle’s starting tight end before his latest foot injury.
Olsen, 35, fractured his right foot in 2017 and ’18 and later tore plantar fascia in that same foot last year. This time, Olsen injured his left foot. Overall, Olsen has missed 22 games since foot trouble sidetracked his career. But he will provide help to a Seattle passing game that will no longer have Josh Gordon available. Gordon was set to return in Week 16, but another off-field setback will prevent that from taking place.
In what could be his final stretch of NFL action, Olsen will be on hand to help the Seahawks attempt to clinch the NFC West. He caught 23 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown prior to the injury.
That’s surprising given the nature of the injury. Does anyone know if he had surgery?
Dude Olsen… Been a fan of you since before you joined the Bears back in 2006/07. But you got to hang up the cleats bro, please retire at the end of the season, and give your feet a rest. All the best.