The New York Giants have signed wide receiver and returner Gunner Olszewski to their practice squad. Olszewski, who was an All-Pro with the New England Patriots in 2020, was recently released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants have struggled with punt returns this season, with rookie Eric Gray muffing his third kick in Sunday's game. The opportunity for Olszewski to play in a game with the Giants could come quickly.
Gunner Olszewski | WR
Pickup
- Olszewski is signing with the Giants' practice squad
- He was an All-Pro with the Patriots in 2020
- He has struggled with ball security in the past
- He has averaged 12 yards per punt return in his career
- He has returned 41 kickoffs for a 22.0 yard average
Eric Gray | RB
Injury
- Gray has struggled with punt returns this season
- He muffed his third kick in Sunday's game
- He left the game with a calf injury
Sterling Shepard | WR
- Shepard mishandled a punt after Gray left with an injury
Darius Slayton | WR
- Slayton finished the game as the team's third punt returner
New York Giants
- The Giants have struggled with punt returns this season
- They have had issues with ball security on returns
- They signed Gunner Olszewski to their practice squad to address the issue
New England Patriots
- Gunner Olszewski was an All-Pro with the Patriots in 2020
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Olszewski was recently released by the Steelers