With Tom Brady’s arrival on the horizon, it’s unclear whether Olsen will move to another location, studio, or find a new home at another network where he’d be willing to spend time with him.
Olsen said he’s not worried about Brady’s arrival and what will happen with his career, perhaps because his work with Kevin Burkhart has been praised as a hot commodity for years to come.
“When we did that, we knew Brady was going to be there when he wanted to be,”
Olson told The Athletic on Sunday.
While Olsen has been talking about it for months, it’s worth noting that he also told The Athletic that he plans to explore “multiple market segments” with Fox and other networks, which would mean moving to other TV The door is open, although there doesn’t appear to be an open spot to jump to right now (depending on how CBS airs Super Bowl LXXVII, though, that could change).
Greg Olsen ready for ‘entire spectrum of opportunities’ at Fox or beyond https://t.co/vrLxyFpaPy pic.twitter.com/IqqJ2din8w
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 30, 2024
“But my main goal is to be at the top of the starting lineup and whatever happens next year, what I’m doing now won’t change.”
The popular trend of players moving from field to field goes into effect today, and Fox’s “NFL Sunday” saw three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen demonstrate the next steps.
Olsen announced his retirement from the NFL and said he would join the Fox NFL broadcast team. Olsen would remain with the network for the remainder of his career.
Welcome to the @FOXSports family, @GregOlsen88 🤝 pic.twitter.com/C4LkfRw5z2
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) January 24, 2021
Olsen finished his career ranked fifth in NFL history in receiving yards (8,683) and receptions (742) between Super Bowl seasons.
He was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2011, where he played nine seasons, earning three Pro Bowl and AP All-Pro Second Team honors.
Olsen retired as Carolina’s all-time leader in receiving yards (6,463), receptions (524) and 100-yard games (10). He had 39 receptions as a Panther, second only to Wesley Walls (44).
From 2014 to 2016, Olsen became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Olsen was a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Player of the Year Award. Greg Olsen’s NFL career is over.
Olsen finished his career as one of the best tight ends the game has ever seen before retiring with 742 receptions and 8,683 yards.
He ranks fifth all-time in tight ends, and his 60 tackles tied for eighth.
Olsen was taken 31st overall by the Bears, and Olsen was considered Chicago’s new tight end, but he never made the impact the Bears thought he would have when they gave him a first-round pick.
Olsen played in three Pro Bowls, earned two All-Pro selections and became the first tight end to record three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2014-2016.
Olsen had his best season with the Panthers in 2015, catching 77 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns as part of Cam Newton’s Super Bowl-style Carolina-led offense.
Olson finished his Carolina career as the franchise’s all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions for a touchdown before heading west to get another shot at the ring in Seattle.
He overcame a growth spurt to return in time for the Seahawks’ postseason form, and while Seattle didn’t advance, Olsen kept his confidence high with a strong record, catching 24 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown in his final season at the age of 35.
Olsen has recruited some of the best talent in broadcasting over the past few years and is ready to step into his new role with a solid performance that he can be proud of.
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) January 24, 2021
Fans reacted as follows:
Fox might as well start the inevitable change of Terry Bradshaw to Tom Brady now. Put Brady in the B-Team for the experience of calling games, then move him to the studio for a transition year with Bradshaw before giving him the chair full time.
— Your Hero (@btq96r) January 30, 2024
Why don't they just do a 3 man booth? It's not like they haven't done this before.
— Payton R. (@Payt10) January 30, 2024
I know your time in Chicago was short, but it has been an absolute pleasure watching you dominate the position.
You played every game like it was your last and did it the right way. Your touchdown against Seattle in 2010 still give Bears fans goosebumps.
Thank you Greg. 🐻⬇️
— Duke Coughlin (@ThatPodGuyDuke) January 24, 2021
✌️and❤️ Greg. Stay in the QC. Community loves having you here. #KeepPounding
— David Stabenaw (@stabmarine) January 24, 2021
You a legend bro. Enjoy retirement
— DadeMade (@305SportsGuru) January 24, 2021
Thanks for everything you achieved #theU 🐻⬇️
— Eric Reyes (@E_Reyes5) January 24, 2021
So glad the prime years of your career were in @Panthers black & blue Greg! You and Cam made magic together! Thank you for all you & your family give back to the Carolinas. #KeepPounding!
— PanthersFan_inAfrica (@PanthersFan_Afr) January 24, 2021
Appreciate your contributions on and off the field! pic.twitter.com/dX6IjBWYuv
— wncHeelz (@HeelzWNC) January 24, 2021
Congrats on a great career man.
— Stephen Capriotti (@Stephen_Cap2) January 25, 2021
thank you Greg for all the fun you gave us each week. I know that you name will be in the ring of honor in BOA..
— Tony Kelly (@AnthonyFKelly) January 24, 2021
Was a treat watching you play! All the best in your broadcasting career and of course charity work
— Alec Palladino (@Apalladino8912) January 24, 2021
@gregolsen88 you’re one of the best to ever play in Carolina. You had some of the best moments of our franchises history. You deserved better from the organization last year. Look forward to hearing you call games in the future! #KeepPounding
— Alan Newcomb (@Rev_Nuke) January 25, 2021
