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Giants Returner Gunner Olszewski Ruled Out With Concussion After Helmet-to-Helmet Hit

The turnover capped a brutal first half for New York's special teams.

Overview

  • Olszewski was struck by Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss on a late first-half kickoff return in Foxborough, according to ESPN.
  • The hit caused a fumble that New England recovered, and a dazed Olszewski was aided to the medical tent before heading to the locker room.
  • He was ruled out to start the third quarter with a concussion, and the Giants had not released a further medical update.
  • ESPN reported that Marte Mapu spun Olszewski just before the collision, and photos showed chipped paint and decal damage on Olszewski's helmet.
  • New York's special teams had already allowed multiple big plays, including a 94-yard punt-return touchdown, and the Giants trailed 30-7 at halftime.