GUNNER OLSZEWSKI NEWS

Abdul Carter getting benched again is a sideshow of the Giants' lost season

Abdul Carter was benched for the start of a second New York Giants game in three weeks in what interim coach Mike Kafka repeatedly only called his decision

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15

Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns, and the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season with a 33-15 victory over the New York Giants

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Photo proof has Giants fans furious after refs missed vicious headshot on MNF Giants fans are livid after watching Gunner Olszewski take a headshot that went uncalled against the Patriots.

2 DAYS AGO • GMENHQ.COM

Done for Week 13 due to concussion Olszewski will be sidelined for the remainder of Monday's game against New England after being diagnosed with a concussion, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Olszewski took a huge helmet-to-helmet hit while returning a kick in the second quarter. He lost a fumble on the play and was immediately evaluated for a concussion. Now that a concussion has been confirmed, Olszewski won't be able to return to the contest, and he'll conclude the week with three kick returns for 54 yards. The Giants are on bye Week 14, but Olszewski will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday, Dec. 14 against Washington.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Elliss lays down a monstrous hit to knock the ball free for a Pats recovery New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss' massive hit on New York Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski results in a fumble.

2 DAYS AGO • PATRIOTS.COM

Giants Returner Literally Had the Paint Knocked Off His Helmet in Brutal Collision Giants returner Gunner Olszewski took such a massive hit against the Patriots the paint on his helmet flew off.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Banged-up Lions will try to keep pace in NFC North when they face Packers on Thanksgiving

The Detroit Lions managed a narrow victory against the New York Giants, winning 34-27 in overtime

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

New York Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after blowing another late lead

The New York Giants have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, replacing him with outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

WR Gunner Olszewski on trick touchdown pass to QB Jameis Winston Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Lions.

NOVEMBER 23 • GIANTS.COM

Must-see play: Jameis Winston catches 33-yard TD pass from Gunner Olszewski | Giants vs. Lions Highlights Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski takes the reverse and passes it downfield to quarterback Jameis Winston for a 33-yard touchdown.

NOVEMBER 23 • GIANTS.COM

Offensive role fades Olszewski didn't log a target or a touch in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay. He returned two punts for 17 yards.

Impact Olszewski had been building up a role in the passing game over the previous two weeks and particularly last Sunday against Chicago, when he logged a season-high 38 percent offensive snap share. However, he was left out of the offensive game plan entire against the Packers, as all nine of his snaps came on special teams. The change in role probably was due in part to the Giants replacing former head coach Brian Daboll with Mike Kafka, who has taken over in an interim role. It's also worth noting that newcomer Isaiah Hodgins -- who was added to the 53-man roster just last Thursday -- took on a prominent role in the offense right away, leading New York with five catches and 57 yards while finishing with a 79 percent offensive snap share. Finally, Jalin Hyatt -- who had missed two of the team's previous three games (once as a healthy scratch) -- was given a chance to see more work, tallying a season-high 62 percent offensive snap share and recording a season-best 18 receiving yards. Add it all up and it looks like Olszewski is going to revert to his previous role as a return specialist, which led to him receiving just three offensive snaps over the first eight games of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up WR depth chart Olszewski didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's Week 10 loss to Chicago. He also called for a fair catch on his lone chance at a punt return.

Impact Though Olszewski couldn't reel in either of his two targets, he undoubtedly made a positive impression on New York's coaching staff when he astutely punched the ball away from Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright on what looked like a sure interception in Chicago's end zone. Also of note is that Olszewski logged a 38 percent offensive snap share, third-highest among Giants wideouts behind Wan'Dale Robinson (99 percent) and Darius Slayton (62 percent). The only other New York WR to get any offensive snaps was Ray-Ray McCloud, who logged a 27 percent snap share. Meanwhile, Jalin Hyatt didn't see the field, making it clear that Olszewski has jumped over Hyatt in the pecking order, at least temporarily. Whether or not that continues moving forward remains to be seen, though, as the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, casting uncertainty about what lies ahead for the team's personnel, depth chart and playbook.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first catch since 2023 Olszewski caught his only target for a 24-yard touchdown Sunday in a loss to San Francisco.

Impact Olszewski has worked almost exclusively a special-teamer for the past three campaigns, but he got a little work on offense Sunday after Beaux Collins went down with a neck injury in the third quarter. Olszewski made the most of his opportunity, hauling in a 24-yard reception from Jaxson Dart with under 90 seconds remaining in the game. The 49ers had essentially wrapped up the win by that point, but it was still a positive moment for Olszewski, who made his first regular-season reception since he caught one pass in 2023 and scored his first offensive touchdown since 2020. He doesn't figure to suddenly become a central part of New York's passing game, but given the very shaky state of the receiving corps behind Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton, Olszewski could get more looks on offense moving forward, especially if Collins needs to miss additional time.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giants get dominated in all phases as they drop to 2-7 with a 34-24 loss to 49ers

Dropped passes on offense, missed tackles on defense and a comedy of errors on special teams added up to the New York Giants' third consecutive loss

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers run all over the Giants on the way to winning 34-24

Christian McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Mac Jones, rushed for another score and the San Francisco 49ers got back on track by running all over the New York Giants on the wa...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Saints' Rattler aims to end personal and team skids against the Giants and debut-winning Dart

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler aims to achieve in his 11th career NFL start what Giants rookie Jaxson Dart did in his debut

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Jaxson Dart and the Giants adjust on the fly to life without Malik Nabers

The New York Giants are quickly adjusting to life without Malik Nabers after their No. 1 wide receiver was lost for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Cleared to play against KC Olszewski (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski ended the week with a DNP on Friday after logging consecutive limited practice sessions, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday night's game. He's worked exclusively on special teams through the first two games of the regular season and has accrued 62 punt return yards and 29 kick return yards over that span.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Olszewski (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Olszewski downgraded from limited participation in practice Wednesday and Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Bemidji State product is unable to go in Week 3, Devin Singletary and Wan'Dale Robinson are expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returners, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with back issue Olszewski (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski has played a total of 20 special-teams snaps through the Giants' first two games, returning six punts for 62 yards and one kickoff for a gain of 29 yards.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Giants claim Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in Jets' loss, place Micah McFadden on IR

The New York Giants have claimed wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson off waivers from the Jets

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

STC Michael Ghobrial on Gunner Olszewski: 'He has a lot of versatility' Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday before practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

SEPTEMBER 4 • GIANTS.COM

Back with Giants The Giants signed Olszewski to a contract Friday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Olszewski is back with Big Blue after initially being released by the Giants on Wednesday. He hasn't caught a pass in a regular-season game since 2022 with the Steelers, but he's expected to serve in a return role with the Giants in the upcoming season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Giants re-sign WR Gunner Olszewski, add 2 to practice squad; CB Rico Payton to IR Olszewski made the initial 53-man roster, which was announced Tuesday afternoon, but was released the following day.

AUGUST 29 • GIANTS.COM

Released by G-Men Olszewski was released by the Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver signed with New York in late July after spending most of 2024 on the club's injured reserve list. Olszewski recorded over 300 punt-return yards and over 400 kick-return yards in both the 2020 and '21 campaigns with New England, and his success as a returner was expected to give him a chance to compete for a role with the Giants, but it was not enough to earn him a spot. Now, the former Patriot, Steeler and Giant will have to look elsewhere for his next opportunity.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE