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Anthony McFarland Looking To Make Impact On Special Teams, ‘Fighting For A Kick Returner Job’

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, doing so shortly after Ray-Ray McCloud left via free agency to pursue a more lucrative offer from the San Francisco 49ers offered than he would have found to stay in Pittsburgh.

Given the timing and their relative playing histories, it has been taken as a given that Olszewski was brought in to replace McCloud as their return man for both punts and kicks. That is the prevailing assumption, and with good reason, but he should expect competition as the job changes hands.