The Facts: Olsen, who just parted ways with the Panthers, would consider reuniting with Ron Rivera by signing with the Washington Redskins if he opts to continue his NFL playing career, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Diehards Line:The Redskins have a significant need at the position after Jordan Reed did not play at all during the 2019 regular season after he suffered a concussion in the third preseason game. Olsen, who turns 35 in March, is expected to have broadcasting opportunities and will have to decide whether to keep playing or make the jump to being an analyst. But the Redskins would be a contender to sign Olsen if he remains on the field. Rivera, hired by Washington in January after being fired by the Panthers in December, has shown an affinity for former colleagues in Carolina while assembling his coaching staff and reconfiguring his front office in Washington. He also was given broad authority over the Redskins’ football operations, meaning the decision on whether to sign Olsen would be his. In his 13 NFL seasons, he has 718 catches for 8,444 yards and 59 touchdowns. He ranks fifth on the NFL’s career lists for catches and receiving yards by a tight end. Olsen’s presence could aid the development of young quarterback Dwayne Haskins. But if Olsen wants to play for a Super Bowl contender, that might disqualify the Redskins.