The New York Giants have kick returner/reserve wide receiver Gunner Olszewski, a player they like and trust, on their 53-man roster.

They have Ihmir-Smith Marsette, a kick returner/wide receiver who did an excellent job for them last season after Olszewski went on Injured Reserve, on their practice squad. They also have Dee Williams, a cornerback who returned punts and kickoffs for the Seattle Seahawks last season, on their practice squad.

So, why did they claim kick returner/wide receiver Xavier Gipson after he was waived by the New York Jets this week?

“We like the talent,” Giants head coach Brian Daboll said on Friday. “We’ll give him some chances out here as we get going next week and see where he’s at.”

Gipson, 24, averaged 8.9 yards on 68 punt returns and 26.0 yards on 44 kickoff

See Full Page