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According to Dan Duggan, the Giants are re-signing WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to a one-year deal. Smith-Marsette contributed as a returner for the Giants last year and will get to compete for a similar role in 2025. Smith-Marsette, 25, was drafted by the Vikings in the fifth round out of Iowa in the 2021 NFL Draft.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 21

Giants 2025 UFA Primer: WR/PR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

The New York Giants got lucky when after return specialist Gunner Olszewski suffered what turned out to be a season-ending groin injury. Ihmir Smith-Marsette was available and willing to come to play for his hometown team.

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New York Giants free agency: Stay or go? Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Return man was a dynamic player for the Giants in 2024 When the New York Giants lost return man/backup wide receiver Gunner Olszewski to a groin injury while warming up for the season-opening game against the Minnesota Vikings, they needed to find a new returner.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 3

Giants WR/PR/KOR Ihmir Smith-Marsette Wants to Be More Than Just a Returner

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Giants solved long-term position of need in lost season

The New York Giants have had a season filled with losses and poor play from a number of positions, but they may have found a solution in an area that has given them a great deal of trouble in years past.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 31

Ihmir Smith-Marsette made his own Giants history in Week 17

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NFL News / Pro Football Talk / December 29

Giants return second-half kickoff for TD, but Colts answer quickly

The Giants continue to put it on the Colts but Indianapolis is looking more competitive on offense to open the second half. Ihmir Smith-Marsette returned the opening kickoff of the third quarter 100 yards for a touchdown that put the Giants up 28-13.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / December 29

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New York Giants News / Big Blue View / October 13

Giants injuries: PR Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns after being ruled questionable with a foot injury

The Giants’ punt returner leaves the field New York Giants punt returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette is questionable to return with a foot injury. He left the field in the middle of the second quarter of Sunday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 12

Giants' New Punt Returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette Has “Real Speed” Says STC Michael Ghobrial

The last thing New York Giants special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial wanted to see on Sunday was punt returner Gunner Olszewski reinjure his groin.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / September 10

Former Vikings WR Signs with Giants

The Minnesota Vikings flogged the New York Giants on Sunday 28-6, an opening-day beatdown that was the purple team’s most lopsided win in five years. Soon after, the Giants’ front office finagled a deal with a former Vikings wide receiver — Ihmir Smith-Marsette.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 10

Former Panthers WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette signs with new team

Monday evening, the New York Giants signed former Carolina Panthers wide receiver/returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / September 10

Former Chiefs preseason sensation finds new home with New York Giants

The New York Giants decided to sign a familiar face to Kansas City Chiefs fans on Monday when they signed former Chiefs wide receiver and returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the active roster.

NFL News / Giants Wire / September 10

Giants sign Ihmir Smith-Marsette, shuffle practice squad

With the news that kick returner Gunner Olszewski could be out for an extended period with a groin injury, the New York Giants signed veteran returner man and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who worked out for the team on Monday.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / September 9

Giants Add Punt Returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette

The New York Giants, in desperate need for a punt returner with experience, have signed Ihmir Smith-Marsette. Smith-Marsette was originally a fifth-round draft choice by the Vikings in 2021.

NFL News / Panthers Wire / September 9

Giants sign former Panthers WR on Monday

A former Carolina Panthers wideout has landed in familiar ground. According to ESPN NFL Nation reporter Jordan Raanan, the New York Giants have signed receiver and return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette.

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Panther Profile: WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette's Stats, Info & 2024 Outlook

The Carolina Panthers made a trade in 2023 with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette. After getting his feet wet in limited action in his first year with the organization, ISM looks to become more of a regular contributor in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 13, 2024