The New York Giants are set to host three wide receivers for workouts on Monday as the franchise scrambles to patch a rapidly thinning offensive unit hit hard by injuries just before the season gets underway.
The move comes as concern grows over the condition of receiver Gunner Olszewski, who may have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during Friday’s practice session, leaving the team’s depth chart in serious jeopardy.
Olszewski Injury Sparks Alarm Inside Team Facility
The most immediate worry surrounds Gunner Olszewski, who went down without contact during practice and had to be carted off the field after teammates gathered nearby.
Early indications suggest a potentially severe Achilles tear, though official confirmation is still pending further medical evaluation.
Head coach John Harbaugh offered only a brief update when asked about the situation, saying the team would “find out the situation” after additional testing, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the player’s status.
Injuries Pile Up Across Receiving Corps
The Giants’ receiving room was already under pressure before Olszewski’s setback.
Rising star Malik Nabers continues his recovery from a torn ACL and recently underwent a second procedure on his right knee to remove scar tissue that had caused stiffness.
Meanwhile, veteran target Darius Slayton is also unavailable while recovering from hernia surgery, leaving the roster severely depleted at a critical position.
With multiple key contributors sidelined, the organization has been forced into urgent contingency planning ahead of the opening stretch of the season.
Beckham Jr Headlines High-Profile Tryout Group
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Giants will evaluate three notable veterans on Monday: Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios, and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Beckham Jr., now 33, has been out of the league since his release from the Miami Dolphins in December 2024.
His recent career has also included a six-week suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.
Despite the controversy, he remains one of the most recognizable names on the market and a former first-round pick of the Giants, where he began his NFL career in 2014.
Berrios arrives as a versatile but lightly used option after a brief stint with the Houston Texans, where he appeared in only four games.
Once a key return specialist, his offensive production last season was limited, recording just six catches for 37 yards.
Smith-Schuster brings the most recent championship pedigree, having won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.
After multiple team changes in recent seasons, he posted 33 receptions for 345 yards and a touchdown last year during a disappointing campaign that saw the Chiefs miss the playoffs.
Familiar Faces and High Stakes in Tryout Battle
For Beckham Jr., the workout marks a potential return to the franchise that drafted him 12th overall in 2014, where he famously won Offensive Rookie of the Year and delivered one of the NFL’s most iconic one-handed touchdown catches against the Dallas Cowboys in his debut season.
After leaving New York following the 2018 season, he spent time with the Cleveland Browns before his more recent stops elsewhere in the league.
Berrios, meanwhile, has also attracted attention off the field due to his previous relationship with influencer Alix Earle, though his focus now is firmly on securing another NFL opportunity.
Giants Hope for Stability Before Season Kickoff
With uncertainty surrounding Olszewski’s injury and recovery timelines for Nabers and Slayton still unclear, the Giants face a precarious situation at wide receiver just weeks before their season opener.
The team remains hopeful that Nabers could return in time for the Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, but internally the mood is cautious rather than confident as depth concerns continue to grow.
