Olszewski re-signed with the Giants on a one-year contract Monday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Olszewski joined the G-Men last October after being released by the Steelers. Ultimately, he proved to be successful in handling the team's punt return duties, averaging 11.9 yards per return and taking one back for a touchdown in Week 17 against the Rams. He'll now have the opportunity to lock down that role again in 2024.
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Giants' Gunner Olszewski: Limited to punt-return duties
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Olszewski logged all nine of his snaps on special teams in Monday's 24-22 win over the Packers.
Since joining the Giants in late October, Olszewski hasn't factored into the mix at receiver. He's played all 39 of his snaps with New York on special teams, where he seems to have solidified himself as the team's top punt returner. He's brought back 12 punts for 111 yards through his first six games with the Giants.
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Gunner Olszewski: Joins Giants' practice squad
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The Giants signed Olszewski to their practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Just two days after being released by Pittsburgh, Olszewski has already found another opportunity with the Giants. However, barring an injury, it doesn't seem like the Giants will be pressed to elevate Olszewski any time soon.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Set to be released
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The Steelers plan to release Olszewski, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Per Pryor, the looming move likely paves the way for fellow WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) to be activated off IR ahead of Week 7 action. In two games this season, Olszewski, who has also seen work as a returner, has one catch for zero yards.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Playing Sunday
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Olszewski is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The 26-year-old will suit up for the second time this year, and he'll likely be Pittsburgh's main kick returner this Sunday. Olszewski returned one kick for no yards during his only appearance this season.
Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Texans.
Olszewski was in concussion protocols at the start of the week, but he was able to clear the league's five-step process Thursday. It's not clear if the team is just choosing to go with the safe route here regarding the Bemidji State product's health or just prefers to have someone else active. Calvin Austin will likely handle kick return duties in Olszewski's absence.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Clears protocols
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Olszewski cleared the NFL's concussion protocols Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Olszewski was able to practice in full Wednesday, helping to clear the way for him to gain clearance to play Sunday against the Texans. The 26-year-old missed the team's Week 3 win over the Raiders after suffering the concussion in Week 2 against the Browns.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Out with concussion
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Olszewski (concussion) was a non-participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
Olszewski suffered a concussion in Monday's 26-22 win over Cleveland and has now opened the week unavailable for practice as a result. The wide receiver will have to clear concussion protocol prior to potentially playing Sunday versus the Raiders. It's unclear if Olszewski has taken any steps to do so, but he has two more chances to practice this week.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Healthy scratch
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Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The former All-Pro return man lost his role as kick and punt returner last season and was on the verge of not making Pittsburgh's active roster this year. Olszewski's next chance to be active on game day will come in Week 2 against Cleveland.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: On roster bubble
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Olszewski is in danger of being cut by the Steelers ahead of the regular season, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Olszewski spent the 2022 campaign with the Steelers but saw minimal work in the passing game, securing five of seven targets for 53 yards while rushing eight times for 39 yards. He took on some occasional return duties, but those might not be enough to keep him on the 53-man roster after Pittsburgh acquired Allen Robinson during the offseason. Over his three preseason appearances this year, he secured eight of 11 targets for 63 yards while rushing once for four yards.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Doubtful to return
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Olszewski is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a knee injury, Burt Lauten reports.
Olszewski logged two carries for four yards before departing this weekend's matchup versus Cleveland with a knee injury. Steven Sims and Miles Boykin should both receive additional snaps in the second half behind starters Diontae Johnson and George Pickens.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Logs carry in Monday's win
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Olszewski went without a target but carried once for a nine-yard gain in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.
Since Chase Claypool was traded to the Bears on Nov. 1, Olszewski and Steven Sims have essentially shared the No. 3 receiver role while Diontae Johnson and George Pickens have led the position group. In the three games that have followed, Sims has played 84 snaps on offense, while Olszewski has logged 72. In that span, Olszewksi has recorded 52 total yards on four touches (three catches, one carry).
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Loses role as returner
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Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Olszewski has fumbled twice across four games in his role as the Steelers' primary kick and punt returner. As a result, he'll be inactive for the first time this season. Steven Sims appears to be a candidate to takeover Olszewski's role on special teams.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Listed as top return man
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Olszewski is listed as the top kickoff returner and punt returner on the Steelers' Week 1 depth chart, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Olszewski spent the last three seasons with the Patriots and drew just 12 targets over that stretch, but he carved out a role as a returner in New England. It seems as though he'll play a similar role for the Steelers, as he's slated to serve as depth among the team's receivers but should have a chance to make an impact in the return game.
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Steelers' Gunner Olszewski: Joining Steelers
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Olszewski has agreed to a two-year, $4.2 million deal with the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Over his three seasons with the Patriots, Olszewski recorded just nine receptions, but perhaps the 25-year-old will be more involved as a receiver with the Steelers in 2022. In any case, the 6-foot, 190-pounder should continue to make his mark as a quality punt/kick returner.
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Gunner Olszewski: Headed for free agency
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The Patriots declined to tender Olszewski a contract Wednesday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
New England could still look to re-sign the 25-year-old this offseason, but he'll now have an opportunity to explore his options elsewhere. In three NFL seasons, Olszewski has recorded just nine catches, but his contributions as a punt and kick returner will no doubt assist him in finding a landing spot for the 2022 season.
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Patriots' Gunner Olszewski: Active Monday
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Olszewski (ankle) will be available for Monday's game against the Bills.
Olszewski was limited at practice all week before drawing a questionable designation. Look for him to take on his usual role providing depth at wide receiver assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Patriots' Gunner Olszewski: Questionable against Bills
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Olszewski (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Olszewski landed on the injury report to begin the week and has logged three consecutive limited practices. That leaves him questionable for Monday, and his potential absence would leave a key void in both New England's kick and punt return game.
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Patriots' Gunner Olszewski: Picks up ankle issue
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Olszewski (ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday.
Olszewski began the week on the injury report and has logged two limited practices since. That will give him the opportunity to suit up Monday against the Bills, though there should be more clarity come the team's final practice Saturday.
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Patriots' Gunner Olszewski: Cleared for Thursday
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Olszewksi (concussion) was not listed on the Patriots' injury report ahead of Thursday's contest against the Falcons.
After not practicing Monday and only being a limited participant Tuesday, Olszewksi was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. The 24-year-old missed Sunday's contest against the Browns with a concussion, but he looks to be back for Thursday night's game. The 2019 undrafted free agent will continue to be utilized more on special teams than in the offensive gameplan.
