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Steelers’ Gunner Olszewski Prides Himself On Special Teams, Which Drew Him To The Steelers In Free Agency

A former First Team All-Pro on special teams, new Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver Gunner Olszewksi knows where his bread is buttered in the NFL.

Quite the story as a former undrafted free agent from Bemidji State in Minnesota, Olszewski originally entered the NFL as a cornerback before switching to wide receiver with the New England Patriots, carving out a role on special teams. Since entering the NFL, Olszewski has been one of the top return men in the league, earning that First Team All-Pro selection in 2020 after averaging 17.3 yards per punt return, adding one return touchdown in the process.