10 Carolina Panthers starters who may not return in 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Ryan Kalil #67 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Seattle Seahaws in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Greg Olsen, TE

Tight end Greg Olsen is an interesting consideration because he still has two years remaining on his current contract. However, an injury to his foot has taken a significant portion of time from each of the past two seasons for him.

In 2017, Olsen played in only seven games and nine this season but he already has been planning for life after football. The Panthers tight end has dabbled in commentary, working a game during the Panthers bye week last season and serving as an analyst at the NFL Combine.

He has a bright future but the status of his foot may end his career sooner than expected. A lot will play into his decision but Carolina is already making plans for life without Olsen, having drafted tight end Ian Thomas last year.

Probability of a return, 65%

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