Two days after cutting Gunner Olszewski to make room for waiver claims Rico Payton and Beau Brade, the New York Giants have re-signed Olszewski to their 53-man roster.

To make room for Olszewski, the Giants are placing Payton on injured reserve.

Placing Payton on IR is a move the Giants knew they would have to make when they claimed him on waivers from the New Orleans Saints. Payton is a second-year cornerback/special teams player GM Joe Schoen said on Wednesday the team was hoping to acquire a year ago. They want to develop him, think he can help them on special teams, and seem likely to bring him to the 53-man roster whenever he is healthy.

Olszewski won a competition with Ihmir Smith-Marsette to be a backup wide receiver as well as the Giants’ primary punt and kickoff returner.

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