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Gunner Olszewski Carted Off During Giants OTAs
5/30/2026, 12:49:30 AM
Olszewski Carted Off During Friday’s OTA
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the New York Giants held OTA #6 at their East Rutherford facility. During a route drill, wide receiver Gunner Olszewski suffered a non-contact injury to his lower right leg. Staff halted the drill, attended to him, and he was placed on a cart and removed for evaluation. No official diagnosis has been released.
Background and Production
Olszewski entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, earning All-Pro first-team honors in 2020 with the New England Patriots. He later spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Giants’ practice squad in 2023. Re-signed for 2025, he appeared in all 16 games, posting 10 receptions for 145 yards, one touchdown, and returning 23 punts (11.9 yds/ret) and 24 kickoffs (26.2 yds/ret).
Injury Details and Immediate Reaction
The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reported that Olszewski “grabbed at his right lower leg” and “immediately showed frustration” as teammates knelt nearby. New York Daily News reporter Pat Leonard noted “tons of teammates on a knee” and that Olszewski removed his helmet and slammed it down before being carted off. The non-contact nature of the incident has led outlets to suspect a torn Achilles, though a diagnosis remains pending.
Official Statements & Responses
The Giants have not issued an official statement. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that “Gunner Olszewski is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles,” and Giants-wire sources echoed the injury “puts his entire 2026 NFL season in jeopardy.” The team already lost defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris and defensive end Thaddeus Dixon to torn Achilles this offseason, making Olszewski potentially the third Achilles injury for the Giants this offseason.
Criticism & Opposition
Heavy.com warned that non-contact injuries are “typically muscle issues,” suggesting Olszewski’s injury could be less severe than a torn Achilles, but also noted a torn Achilles “could force him to miss an extended period.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Giants WR Gunner Olszewski just went down, looks like non contact injury, tons of teammates on a knee. Doesn’t look good,” — Pat Leonard, The New York Daily News
- “Gunner Olszewski just went down with a non-contact injury while coming off the line on a route. Immediately showed significant frustration and appeared to grab at his right lower leg. Teammates look upset. Cart coming out quickly,” — Dan Duggan, The Athletic
- “UPDATE: ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting that Gunner Olszewski is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles.” — Adam Schefter, ESPN
- “Sources: Giants fear that WR Gunner Olszewski, who was carted off the practice field today, tore his Achilles He will undergo additional testing to confirm the injury.” — Giants-wire source
What’s Next
The Giants will order imaging and a medical evaluation in coming days to confirm the injury. If a torn Achilles is confirmed, Olszewski is expected to miss the entire 2026 season, prompting the team to identify a replacement for punt and kickoff returns before mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 1-4.
