Olszewski is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a knee injury, someone reports.
What it means:
Olszewski logged two carries for four yards before departing this weekend's matchup versus Cleveland with a knee injury. Steven Sims and Miles Boykin should both receive additional snaps in the second half behind starters Diontae Johnson and George Pickens.
Olszewski went without a target but carried once for a nine-yard gain in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.
What it means:
Since Chase Claypool was traded to the Bears on Nov. 1, Olszewski and Steven Sims have essentially shared the No. 3 receiver role while Diontae Johnson and George Pickens have led the position group. In the three games that have followed, Sims has played 84 snaps on offense, while Olszewski has logged 72. In that span, Olszewksi has recorded 52 total yards on four touches (three catches, one carry).
Olszewski secured two of three targets for 39 yards during the Steelers' 37-30 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
What it means:
Olszewski had his first reception of the season last week and had an uptick in offensive production during Sunday's Week 11 matchup. He played 42 percent of the team's offensive snaps and was relatively efficient with his limited opportunities. While the 25-year-old has been slightly more involved in Pittsburgh's offense after the team traded Chase Claypool to the Bears, Olszewski still hasn't had a very fantasy-relevant role for managers outside of deeper leagues.
Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
What it means:
Olszewski has fumbled twice across four games in his role as the Steelers' primary kick and punt returner. As a result, he'll be inactive for the first time this season. Steven Sims appears to be a candidate to takeover Olszewski's role on special teams.
Olszewski is listed as the top kick returner and punt returner on the Steelers' Week 1 depth chart, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
What it means:
Olszewski spent the last three seasons with the Patriots and drew just 12 targets over that stretch, but he carved out a role as a returner in New England. It seems as though he'll play a similar role for the Steelers, as he's slated to serve as depth among the team's receivers but should have a chance to make an impact in the return game.
Olszewski has agreed to a two-year, $4.2 million deal with the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
What it means:
Over his three seasons with the Patriots, Olszewski recorded just nine catches, but perhaps the 25-year-old will be more involved as a pass-catcher with the Steelers in 2022. In any case, the 6-foot, 190-pounder should continue to make his mark as a quality punt/kick returner.
