Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Mon 7/28/25 7:44 PM
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The Giants signed Olszewski to a contract Monday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski will return to the Giants for a third season. He didn't end up playing a single regular-season snap in 2024 after injuring his groin during Week 1 warmups, which resulted in him being placed on injured reserve. Olszewski's experience as a returner gives him a path to making the Giants' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Thu 1/16/25 11:22 PM
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Olszewski didn't see any NFL action in 2024, as he injured his groin during warmups in Week 1 and spent the remainder of the campaign on injured reserve.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski first hurt his groin during a training-camp practice in mid-August but appeared to have recovered enough to play in Week 1. However, he aggravated the issue ahead of the season-opener versus Minnesota and was never designated to return. Olszewski has only 15 career regular-season catches over 65 contests, but he's had ample NFL success as a returner. He's slated to be an unrestricted free agent and could draw interest from clubs looking to upgrade their special-teams unit.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Sat 9/14/24 5:09 PM
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The Giants placed Olszewski (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski hurt his groin in mid-August but was initially cleared to play against Minnesota in Week 1. However, he aggravated the injury during warmups and was subsequently ruled out. Olszewski's placement on IR means he'll need to miss at least New York's next four contests. Ihmir Smith-Marsette appears poised to take over kick and punt return duties in Olszewski's absence.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Mon 9/9/24 3:11 PM
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Olszewski expected to miss "weeks" after sustaining a groin injury during warmups before Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Vikings, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski has been dealing with a groin issue since mid-August, and after aggravating it Sunday, it appears he'll miss some time. It's currently unclear how many weeks Olszewski is expected to miss, but until the Bemidji State product recovers, expect Tyrone Tracy and Darius Slayton (concussion) to assume the Giants' kick- and punt-return duties, respectively.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Sun 9/8/24 12:56 PM
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Olszewski aggravated a groin injury in warmups and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski's absence likely won't have an affect on the Giants' plans at receiver in Week 1, but his return skills will be missed in the season opener.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Fri 9/6/24 3:28 PM
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Olszewski (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Week 1 affair against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The sixth-year pro out of Bemidji State has been dealing with a groin injury for a couple of weeks, but it appears he's moved past the issue. With Olszewski back to full health, he's expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returner in 2024.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Wed 9/4/24 3:17 PM
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Olszewski (groin) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski had his offseason program derailed, first sidelined by a foot injury suffered during spring practices, then the current groin injury. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as the Giants' primary return man if he proves himself healthy enough to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. If not, Darius Slayton will likely be called upon to handle the role.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Thu 8/29/24 5:13 PM
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Head coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Olszewski (groin) is heading in "the right direction" and should be ready for the Giants' regular-season opener against the Vikings on Sept. 8, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski missed all of summer minicamp after suffering a foot injury during OTAs. He was cleared at the start of training camp, but he sustained a groin injury during practice Aug. 17 and has been limited in his participation since then. Olszewski is expected to serve as the Giants' primary returner for the regular season, but in his absence, Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson have been taking reps as punt returners during practice.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Sat 8/17/24 5:09 PM
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Olszewski went down with a groin injury in Thursday's practice and will be out for a while, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 6-foot return specialist's groin injury ended up sidelining him for Saturday's 28-10 preseason loss against Houston. Olszewski was primed to be the token returner for the Giants, but Isaiah McKenzie took the reps during the preseason game and will likely continue to do so.
Gunner Olszewski WR NYG (14) Thu 7/25/24 6:31 PM
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Olszewski (foot) is participating in training camp practices this week, North Jersey's Chris Pedota reports.
EDGE Analysis
Olszewski was injured during OTAs earlier this spring but is ready to roll for the start of camp. After being cut by the Steelers in October of last season, Olszewski landed with the G-Men and appeared in 10 games for New York. He returned 23 punts for 273 yards and one touchdown but played just eight snaps on offense.