Giants worry that special teams star suffered Achilles tear
The New York Giants are concerned that special teams player Gunner Olszewski may have suffered a torn Achilles during practice. If confirmed, this injury could sideline him for the entire 2026 season. Olszewski had a notable performance last season, contributing both as a receiver and returner for the team.
- ▪Gunner Olszewski was carted off the practice field, raising fears of a torn Achilles.
- ▪He was re-signed by the Giants in March and had a career high of 145 receiving yards last season.
- ▪Olszewski's injury could impact the team's plans, including the potential return of Odell Beckham Jr.
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NFL New York Giants Giants worry that special teams star suffered Achilles tear By Erich Richter Published May 29, 2026, 5:04 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Giants’ special teams ace may be lost for the year in May. Gunner Olszewski was carted off the practice field on Friday, and the team fears that he tore his Achilles, which would likely end his 2026 season before it even began. Olszewski will undergo additional testing to confirm the injury, but it’s a brutal break for the special teams savant, who also played sparingly on the team’s offense as things fell apart last season. Gunner Olszewski was re-signed by John Harbaugh in early March.
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