Gunner Olszewski - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Staying with Giants Olszewski signed a one-year deal with the Giants on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The kick and punt returner will return to New York instead of hitting the free-agent market. Olszewski recorded 682 kickoff-return yards and 216 punt-return yards in 2025. He also caught 10 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WR Gunner Olszewski on his career day Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' Week 18 win over the Cowboys.

JANUARY 4 • GIANTS.COM

Gunner Olszewski Highlights: Top plays from career day Watch highlights of wide receiver Gunner Olszewski's career day against the Cowboys in Week 18.

JANUARY 4 • GIANTS.COM

Career-best 102 rec yards in win Olszewski caught eight of nine targets for 102 yards and threw an incomplete pass in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys. He also had two punt returns for 31 yards.

Impact Olszewski worked as the top option in the Giants' receiving corps as they played without Wan'Dale Robinson (ribs) in the season finale. The 29-year-old Olszewski hadn't exceeded two catches or 39 receiving yards in any of his previous 80 regular-season NFL games. The pending unrestricted free agent added some nice offensive film to show prospective suitors in free agency, but Olszewski's contributions are typically limited to special teams.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Dart delivers strike to Gunner Olszewski | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Quarterback Jaxson Dart completes a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Gunner Olszewski.

JANUARY 4 • GIANTS.COM

Jaxson Dart connects with Gunner Olszewski for 28-yard gain | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Quarterback Jaxson Dart completes a 28-yard pass to wide receiver Gunner Olszewski.

JANUARY 4 • GIANTS.COM

Limited run on offense in Week 16 Olszewski played just one snap on offense and returned one punt for five yards and three kickoffs for 71 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Making his return to action following a one-game absence due to a concussion, Olszewski wasn't much of a factor on offense but reclaimed his usual duties as the Giants' top punt and kickoff returner. Unless the Giants lose multiple receivers to injury over the final two weeks of the season, Olszewski is likely to continue seeing most of his playing time on special teams.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 16 Olszewski (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old practiced in full throughout the week and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, allowing him to return for Sunday's matchup. Now fully healthy, Olszewski is expected to operate as the Giants' top kick and punt returner in Week 16.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Olszewski (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski logged back-to-back full practices to start the week, an encouraging sign after missing Week 15 due to a concussion suffered in Week 13. The 29-year-old still needs to clear the league's concussion protocol to have any chance to play against Minnesota in Week 16.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Olszewski (concussion) logged a full practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski suffered a concussion in New York's Week 13 loss and missed the team's loss to the Commanders on Sunday, even after a bye week. His return to a full practice is positive, though it's unclear if he's cleared the league's concussion protocol. That will be the necessary final step for him to return for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared to play Week 15 Olszewski (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Olszewski earned the questionable tag for Week 15 after logging a full practice Friday, but it appears he has not progressed through the league's concussion protocol enough to be cleared to play Sunday. In his absence, the Giants will likely turn to Deonte Banks and Devin Singletary for return duties on kickoffs and punts. Olszewski's next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to clear concussion protocol Olszewski (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski was able to upgrade to a limited participant in practice Thursday and then a full participant Friday, signalling his ability to progress through the league's concussion protocol in a timely fashion. The ability to be cleared for full-contact practice implies the returner was able to move past his concussion and will likely play in Sunday's game. If he is unable to go for any reason, Eric Gray and Devin Singletary will be set to return kicks, and Wan'Dale Robinson will be set to return punts. Olszewski's absence would also allow Jalin Hyatt an opportunity for more offensive snaps at wide receiver as well.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited practice Olszewski (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski couldn't practice in any capacity, so his limited activity level represents a tangible step in the right direction. Still, Olszewski will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol in order to return to the lineup, meaning his status for Sunday's game against the Commanders could come down to the wire. For any chance of being cleared for Week 15, Olszewski will likely need to practice in full Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Olszewski (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Olszewski suffered a concussion in Week 13 against New England after taking a big helmet-to-helmet hit on a kick return. Despite New York being on bye last week, the return specialist hasn't yet reached the point that he's ready to practice. Olszewski will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before he's able to return to game action, and if he can't play this Sunday versus the Commanders, Devin Singletary, Eric Gray and Jalin Hyatt are candidates to cover his role in the return game.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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