CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Panthers placed Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen on injured reserve Tuesday.
Olsen broke the fifth metatarsal on his right foot during the second quarter of Sunday's 9-3 win against Buffalo. He underwent surgery on Monday.
He is eligible to return to the active roster after eight weeks. That would put him on schedule to possibly play in a Nov. 26 game at the New York Jets.
Teams are allowed to bring two players back from IR during the season.
Team trainer Ryan Vermillion told the team website that Olsen had a screw inserted to repair the fracture.