Overview
- Greg Olsen said his older brother, Chris, died following a year-long fight with glioblastoma, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Thursday.
- Within the tribute, Olsen asked for prayers for Chris’s wife, Lindsay, and thanked supporters for their messages during the family’s ordeal.
- Family and friends traveled to Little Rock in recent weeks to be with Chris, where he was receiving care and able to feel the outpouring of love.
- Public figures including Christian McCaffrey, Erin Andrews, Kevin Burkhardt, George Kittle, and Adam Schefter posted condolences on Olsen’s announcement.
- Chris Olsen was a standout quarterback at Wayne Hills High School, committed to Notre Dame, and later played at the University of Virginia before moving into management roles.