Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is not practicing on Wednesday, according to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer. Olsen is dealing with an ankle injury he sustained prior to the team's Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in that game, but his ankle is still bothering him, especially after Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict twisted it.
Greg Olsen not practicing Wednesday; fantasy owners shouldn’t worry yet
Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is not practicing on Wednesday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The league seems to think the twisting was intentional, and Burfict has since been fined for the action. Whatever the case, it seems to have forced Olsen out of practice, though it’s possible he was going to rest it on Wednesday anyway. Despite being hobbled entering the game, Olsen managed six receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals, continuing his solid year.
Fantasy Impact: Olsen has been a consistent receiving option with five touchdowns and 388 yards in six games this season. He's second on the Panthers in yardage and first in touchdowns, ahead of Kelvin Benjamin (416 yards, four touchdowns). His potential absence from a Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers would be huge, but for the time being, fantasy owners shouldn't worry. The practice participation on Thursday and Friday will be most telling.
