Making the first big splash of NFL free agency, the Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran tight end Greg Olsen to a one-year, $7 million deal. Reportedly, the Hawks beat out both the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins to sign the three-time Pro-Bowler, with his desire to play for a contending team justifying his selection.
Of the free-agent tight ends on the market this year, Olsen is ranked in the third tier, but that’s misleading for what the Seahawks wanted. For the Hawks, Olsen is the clear-cut choice.
The top two available tight ends are Austin Hooper and Hunter Henry.