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5 Giants Who Can Salvage New York's Broken Return Game After Brutal Injury Blow
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- Gunner Olszewski's season-ending torn Achilles forces the Giants to overhaul their punt and kickoff return plan entering the new season.
- Calvin Austin is identified as the primary early option to handle punt returns following Olszewski's injury.
- Deonte Banks could expand from cornerback to return duties, leveraging his proven athletic versatility.
- Xavier Gipson, with extensive return experience, stands as a trusted veteran option to anchor the Giants’ return game.
- Eric Gray remains a versatile candidate, capable of handling punt returns and contributing as a sub on kickoffs.
- Damon Bankston emerges as a possible kickoff return option for depth behind the main specialists.
- Xavier Gipson’s experience suggests he could handle both punt and kickoff returns, albeit with fumble risk to monitor.
- Devin Singletary is identified as a veteran option who could be tapped again for kickoff returns if needed.
- The article highlights the dual challenge of replacing Olszewski’s dual-return duties and evaluating multiple roster candidates.
- Plans for the Giants’ return roles are framed around imminent training camp and the upcoming season as opportunities to prove themselves.
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