Retired NFL All-Pro tight end and current FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen recently sat down with Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. to share some game-changing wisdom for the 2026 NFL rookie class. But before diving into football advice, Olsen took a moment to highlight a cause close to his heart—partnering with Novartis on its "Relax, it's a Blood Test" prostate cancer screening campaign.

"There are family members that have been able to live healthy lives long after diagnosis and early detection," Olsen explained. "Unfortunately, cancer is something that touches millions and millions of people across the country on an annual basis, and campaigns like this hopefully go a long way towards having better outcomes." Novartis has teamed up with the oncology community for over three decades, blending the power of patient advocacy with the massive reach of the NFL fan base to make prostate cancer screening clearer and more accessible.

Shifting gears to the gridiron, Olsen turned his attention to the newest wave of talent entering the league. With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, a fresh rookie class is stepping onto the professional stage—and Olsen had some veteran advice for them as they lace up their cleats for the first time.

"I would say, just enjoy this one now. All the lead-up that comes to the draft—the speculation, the training, the combines, the team visits, and the Pro Day. It's a whirlwind, especially for some of these guys that were able to have the opportunity to play in the college football playoff, and playing Bowl games, and postseason games and whatnot," Olsen said. "So it's a whirlwind. It's hard. It's a long year; your rookie year is the longest year of your career. But enjoy it, because once you get drafted and all the fanfare is over and the press conferences and everyone telling you how you're the best thing they've ever seen and the best prospect that's come out of college in years, then the work really begins."

For the Kansas City Chiefs and teams across the league, Olsen's message is a reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination. Whether you're a rookie gearing up for training camp or a fan tracking the next big star, take a moment to appreciate the climb—because the real grind starts when the spotlight fades.