New York Giants release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after limited playing time
Quick Look
- The New York Giants released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. following a 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans, where he played only six offensive snaps with one target and zero catches this season.
- Beckham, a former first-round pick and franchise receiving yards leader, departs New York for the second time as the team deals with quarterback injuries and roster moves involving Braxton Berrios and J.J.
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Why It Matters
Odell Beckham Jr. was selected by the New York Giants with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He ranks second in franchise history in receiving yards (5,476) and fourth in receiving touchdowns (44). His return to the Giants in the 2026 offseason was viewed as a nostalgic storyline, but he saw limited playing time behind Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields.
The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., per NFL Media. The news comes on the heels of the Giants' 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, where Beckham played just six offensive snaps and saw one target. He leaves New York for the second time in his career, having played a total of 20 offensive snaps in three games with zero catches this season.
OBJ, who was selected by New York with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, ranks second in franchise history behind Amani Toomer in receiving yards with 5,476. He also ranks fourth in receiving touchdowns with 44. His return to the Giants was one of the more fun and nostalgic storylines of the offseason, but he found himself low on the depth chart behind Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields.
Fans wanted to see more of him, though. During Sunday's victory over Tennessee, those at MetLife Stadium chanted for Beckham.
ESPN points out that the Giants had to decide on the placement of wide receiver and punt returner Braxton Berrios, who is now out of practice squad elevations. It's fair to assume the decision to part ways with OBJ means Berrios will be signed to the active roster.
While the Giants are tied atop the NFC East with a 2-1 record, the 2026 campaign remains in flux after quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Jameis Winston started in Week 3, but the Giants also traded for former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy this week.
This is a developing story.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Braxton Berrios will be signed to the New York Giants' active roster
Likely · Within days
The New York Giants will continue to rely on Jameis Winston as starting quarterback while Jaxson Dart recovers
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific role will Braxton Berrios fill on the active roster?
- How will the Giants' receiving corps perform without Beckham's veteran presence?
- What is the expected timeline for Jaxson Dart's recovery from his knee injury?
- How will J.J. McCarthy integrate into the Giants' quarterback room alongside Jameis Winston?
