Tight end Greg Olsen has dealt with back issues in the last week or so, but head coach Ron Rivera has been keen to play down the seriousness of the injury.
Olsen has missed three consecutive practices following the injury to his back last Sunday during the Carolina Panthers training session, but according to Rivera, there’s little need to worry.
“I think the biggest thing more than anything else is he’s seen the doctor and it’s really just a big spasm,” Rivera said, via the Miami Herald, following practice on Thursday. “Greg’s a veteran guy and he’s seen the doctors.