Losing Greg Olsen was one of several devastating personnel changes this offseason for the Panthers. While Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly’s exits are more damaging, Olsen’s 13 years of experience and ability as a sure-handed pass catcher would have been invaluable commodities this season.
Olsen will now be suiting up for the non-division rival Seahawks, leaving behind another enormous question mark for a young roster. Third-year tight end Ian Thomas is hoping to be the answer. While he struggled with drops and didn’t get much playing time his first two seasons in the league, Thomas has flashed potential and should get a legitimate chance to be the TE1 in Carolina.