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Source: Ex-Panthers TE Greg Olsen joining Seahawks on 1-year dealFormer Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has agreed to terms on a deal with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday.
Terms weren't released, but a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter the deal is for one year and worth $7 million, with $5.5 million in guaranteed money.
Olsen visited with Buffalo, Seattle and Washington, and he felt most comfortable with the Seahawks, the source said.
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Tight end was an area of need for the Seahawks, with Will Dissly coming off a ruptured Achilles tendon, his second major injury in as many NFL seasons. Veteran tight end Ed Dickson is a candidate to be released after missing most of his two seasons with Seattle due to injuries. Luke Willson, whom Seattle re-signed after trading Nick Vannett last year, is an unrestricted free agent. Jacob Hollister is a restricted free agent.
Because Olsen was released by Carolina, his addition won't cost the Seahawks a compensatory pick.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson posted a tweet later Tuesday expressing excitement over Olsen's signing.