Veteran wideout Odell Beckham Jr., who rejoined the New York Giants at age 33 after more than a year away from the field, was released on Tuesday. Beckham appeared in three games but did not record a single catch.
Roster move and immediate replacement
The Giants cleared a spot on the 53‑man roster and promoted return specialist Braxton Berrios from the practice squad. Berrios, who had already been elevated three times this season, will now serve as the team’s primary return man.
Limited on‑field action
During his brief comeback, Beckham was targeted only once – a deep pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in the first quarter of the Giants’ 12‑7 win. He was on the field for six plays in that game and logged a total of 20 snaps out of the 191 offensive snaps the Giants have run this season (about 10.5%).
Coaches’ comments
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said the staff was still looking for the right situations to involve Beckham and noted that a single injury could have opened the door for him to see more playing time. Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux offered a supportive note, calling Beckham “a legend in the game” and expressing confidence that he will find another opportunity to contribute.
Depth‑chart context
Beckham entered the Giants’ depth chart behind emerging talent Malik Nabers, veteran Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields. Tight end Isaiah Likely, who played with Beckham on the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, said, “I love playing with ‘O.’ Hopefully wherever he ends up, he does what Odell does.”
Recent Giants activity
The release comes amid a busy stretch for New York. Earlier in the week the Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota in a trade for a fifth‑round pick. Coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Winston will start the upcoming Sunday game against Arizona, with McCarthy or Jake Haener listed as backups. Haener was released with the intention of re‑signing him to the practice squad.
Beckham’s recent history
Before returning to New York, Beckham last appeared in an NFL game on Dec. 8, 2024, with the Miami Dolphins. He missed the entire 2025 season after serving a six‑game suspension for a performance‑enhancing drug violation. His 2024 season with the Dolphins was limited, and he spent the 2025 season out of football before the Giants gave him a chance.
What’s next for Beckham?
With his release, Beckham becomes a free agent and will be free to sign with any team that believes he can contribute. The Giants will continue to evaluate their receiving corps as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
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