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Giants Place Bryce Ford-Wheaton on Injured Reserve, Re-Sign Gunner Olszewski

His second significant preseason injury in three years opens the door for a familiar returner to shore up New York’s special teams depth.

Gunner Olszewski #88 of the New York Giants looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Bryce Ford-Wheaton #6 of the New York Giants runs a route against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at MetLife Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaks to the media at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • Bryce Ford-Wheaton suffered a non-contact Achilles tear during Sunday’s training camp practice and was placed on injured reserve Monday, ending his 2025 season.
  • This marks the second season-ending injury for the 25-year-old undrafted receiver in three years after a torn ACL cost him his 2023 rookie campaign.
  • A core special teams contributor in 2024, Ford-Wheaton handled 78 percent of the Giants’ third-phase snaps and returned a blocked field goal 60 yards for a touchdown.
  • Veteran return specialist Gunner Olszewski, an All-Pro punt returner in 2020 who spent the past two seasons in New York, was signed to fill the open roster spot.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll expressed deep sympathy for Ford-Wheaton’s setback and the team must now navigate additional receiver competition as others manage minor camp injuries.