Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr., Ending His Second Stint in New York

The veteran receiver never found a role in the Giants' offense during his comeback attempt. Now the team is clearing roster spots amid a rash of injuries.

Sep 27, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s comeback attempt with the New York Giants is over.

The Giants are releasing the veteran receiver to open another roster spot, in addition to the one expected to open when outside linebacker Brian Burns (ACL) is placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Beckham, who tried to return after sitting out last season while working to get healthy, never seemed to click in the Giants' offense.

He found a role with head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore, but that didn’t happen here in New York, where the team has placed more emphasis on the running game under Harbaugh.

Still, Beckham, who was signed to a veteran minimum contract with zero guarantees, was determined to earn his place on the roster as a lesson for his young son about what hard work and determination could do.

Although he couldn't see the entire season through with the Giants, Beckham accomplished his initial goal.

In three games, Beckham, the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2014, played just 20 offensive snaps. He was targeted once on an 18-yard pass, which fell incomplete.  

But because the coaches, who have leaned heavily into 12-personnel as their base scheme, couldn't find a role for him on offense and Beckham wasn't a contributor on special teams, it became clear that carrying the receiver was a luxury the team couldn’t afford, especially as injuries continued to pile up.

The result was that both sides agreed that it would be best to separate, the move now giving Beckham a chance to catch on elsewhere.

What's Next?

With the two current roster spots open, one is expected to go to quarterback J.J. McCarthy once he passes a physical.

The other open roster spot is going to receiver Braxton Berrios, the Giants’ punt returner who spent the first three weeks on the practice squad and who is now out of standard elevations.

Berrios joins Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, and Darnell Mooney as the only receivers on the Giants' 53-man roster.

As for Beckham, there does not appear to be a plan to sign him to the practice squad as of this time as is believed that he will try to catch on with another team.

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