The Giants cut former starters, draft picks and feel-good stories.

All in the name of having a more talented roster than recent years.

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Here are five takeaways from the initial 53-man roster after 29 roster moves (26 cuts) were made Tuesday.

1. Gunner Olszewski, who was signed after camp started, won the returner job over Ihmir Smith-Marsette because he showed more playmaking as a slot receiver (10 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown in three games).