The future of Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has been a point of much contention this offseason, from reports that he was auditioning for Monday Night Football to immediately replace Jon Gruden, to quips about not being under contract after this coming season. Well, those fears can now be put to rest, as Olsen is set to sign a two-year extension that will keep him with the team presumably until his retirement. Adam Schefter broke the news:
Panthers’ TE Greg Olsen is signing a two-year extension today worth $8.