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Panthers’ Greg Olsen runs past tight end stereotypes toward an NFL record

At various points Sunday against Arizona, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will line up in the backfield as an extra blocker, go out wide as a receiver and take his more customary three-point stance next to the tackle.

Olsen, a two-time Pro Bowler, talks often about all the “hats” he’s asked to wear in the Panthers’ offense.

But make no mistake, Olsen’s top hat is as a pass-catcher.

Olsen enters Sunday’s NFC Championship Game rematch ranked third in the NFL with 101.7 receiving yards a game, behind a pair of All-Pro wideouts – Atlanta’s Julio Jones (118.