The Minnesota Vikings expressed concern this week over Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen being allowed to call the Vikes' Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams for Fox on Sunday.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said he spoke with the NFL and Fox to suggest Olsen calling the game is inappropriate since the Panthers will face the Vikings on Dec. 10.
The Vikings' request for Olsen to call a different game was rejected, but Fox said the following in a statement:
"We are excited for the opportunity to make this Sunday's broadcast fun and insightful with Pro Bowler Greg Olsen.