Total Breakdown; Another star player for the Seahawks has released an official statement about his retirement.
One of the most effective pass-catchers in NFL history, Greg Olsen, declared his retirement on Sunday.
Before Sunday’s NFC Championship game, Olsen, who played for the Seahawks in 2020, made the announcement on FOX, officially ending his 14-year career with the Bears, Panthers, and Seahawks. Olsen also declared that he would be joining FOX’s broadcast staff for the upcoming season.
First-round draft selection by the Bears in 2007, Olsen was a three-time Pro Bowl player for the Carolina Panthers. He became the first tight end in league history to record three straight seasons with 1,000 yards in 2014–2016.
After the Panthers dismissed him at the end of the 2019 season, Olsen had the option to pursue a career in broadcasting, but he chose to sign with Seattle in the hopes of attempting to win a Super Bowl, one of the few achievements still lacking from his stellar CV.
In Olsen’s lone season in Seattle, he played in 11 games during the regular season and witnessed the team’s Wild Card loss to the Rams. Olsen was placed on injured reserve in November due to a plantar fascia injury, but he was able to return before the season ended. During his time as a Seahawk, Olsen caught 24 passes for 239 yards and one score. With 742 receptions for 8,683 yards and 60 touchdowns, he may very possibly end up in the Hall of Fame.
“To the countless teammates, coaches, and staff members in Chicago, Seattle, and especially Carolina, I thank you,” Olsen said to Instagram. “You helped me become the athlete and person I am today by molding and shaping me. Above everything, I shall treasure such close relationships. Relationships are the foundation of our job, and I was quite lucky in that regard.
“I try not to harbor regrets or look back. Throughout my career, I have a lot to be proud of. However, when I reflect on my career, I have two. I’m sorry I never made it to the mountain’s summit. Though I regret having to leave the field while covered in confetti, we had to admit that our ideal had fallen short.
“Not being able to spend the last moments with my family was my biggest regret. Knowing that this would be my final game, I was in an empty stadium, watching the clock run out. not being able to spend time with my loved ones. Being unable to give them a hug and express gratitude for their lifetime of love and sacrifice. Although things in life don’t always go as planned, the trip was amazing.”
