Smith-Marsette joined the Giants last year and played in 15 games. He had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in a late-season win over the Colts and averaged 34.6 yards on kickoff returns. Smith-Marsette also returned punts and he took one of those back for a score while with the Panthers in 2023.

The New York Giants have announced they are bringing back wide receiver and kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a one-year deal. Smith-Marsette made a name for himself in 2024 with his dynamic special teams play,

Kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who had an impressive first year with the Giants in 2024, believes he can help the team's stagnant offense with his 4.42 speed and penchant for big plays.

Wide receiver/kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette had a chance to hear from other teams, but he'll be staying with the Giants.