Quick Info
| Profession | Sportscaster and former NFL tight end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Greg Olsen
16/10/2026
FOX Sports has not begun negotiations with Greg Olsen on a contract beyond the 2026 season, according to industry reports from Richard Deitsch. His current deal expires when the NFL season ends, and reports say he had exploratory talks with CBS Sports two years ago. Fox Sports executives have said they still want him to remain with the network.
07/09/2026
FOX's executive producer said the network would support Olsen if he took a No. 1 announcer job elsewhere in the future, though he remains with FOX's No. 2 booth in 2026. The comment came amid speculation about his long-term future in broadcasting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Gregory Walter Olsen Jr. is an American sportscaster and former professional football tight end who played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks. He retired in January 2021 and became a broadcaster for FOX Sports. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Miami |
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Personal Life
| Philanthropy | Founded the HEARTest Yard Program with his wife Kara to support families facing congenital heart conditions, inspired by their son's experience |
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| Ventures | Founded Youth Inc. media network focused on youth sports and Audiorama podcast network and production company |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kara Olsen |
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Family
| Spouse | Kara Olsen |
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| Children | T.J. Olsen |
Career
| NFL Draft | Selected 31st overall in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears | ||||||
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| Broadcasting | Joined FOX Sports as an NFL analyst after retiring; later served as lead color commentator on NFL on FOX broadcasts | ||||||
| Current Broadcasting Status | Working as the No. 2 booth analyst at FOX alongside Joe Davis in 2026; his FOX contract runs through the end of the 2026 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award twice | |
| 2. Signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers so he could retire as a member of the team | |
| 3. Founded Tight End University with other NFL tight ends |
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