Panthers place tight end Greg Olsen on injured reserve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have officially placed three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen on injured reserve.
The move was expected after Olsen told reporters on Sunday that he ruptured his right plantar fascia in Carolina’s 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
The Panthers have signed wide receiver Mose Frazier from the practice squad to take Olsen’s roster spot.
Rookie Ian Thomas and Chris Manhertz are expected to split duty at tight end. Thomas is the better receiver of t