The recent acquisition of free agent Greg Olsen creates a formidable tight end combination for the Seattle Seahawks heading into the 2020 season.
However, it also created an immediate problem: Both Olsen and returner Will Dissly wear No. 88. It wasn’t a problem for long, however, as general manager John Schneider put the mystery to rest at the NFL combine.
“Greg’s gonna wear 88,” Schneider told reporters. “I guess they worked out a deal, the money is going to Dissly’s charity of choice. Which is pretty cool.”
88 has been worn by Will Dissly in each of the past two campaigns, but Olsen has been wearing it since he joined the Panthers in 2011, when Dissly was just 15 years old.
The fact that Olsen would choose to pay for the jersey number, rather than use his veteran status to obtain it, is a nice gesture and one that certainly helps endear him to his new teammates.
The fact that Dissly opted to have the money donated to a charity is even better, and will make the tight end group one of the most popular amongst teammates, and fans alike, heading into 2020.
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