(Image via Getty: Odell Beckham Jr)
12 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of the league’s most recognizable wide receivers. During his first stint with the team, Beckham recorded 390 receptions for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns across 59 games. He also earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
The Giants’ decision was tied to their roster needs, with wide receiver and return specialist Braxton Berrios becoming a factor after his practice-squad elevations, according to reports. New York selected Beckham with the No. Beckham is reportedly expected to look for another opportunity rather than immediately returning to the Giants’ practice squad.
The Giants are releasing the veteran wide receiver after just three games of the 2026 NFL season, bringing a surprisingly brief second stint with the franchise to a close. Beckham made the team’s initial 53-man roster after returning to the organization that drafted him in 2014, but he struggled to carve out a meaningful role once the regular season began. The 33-year-old did not play during the 2025 season before attempting his comeback with the team where his career began. He has totaled 575 receptions, 7,987 receiving yards and 59 touchdowns in 122 regular-season games, while also winning a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams.
For Beckham, the release comes after a difficult stretch in his NFL career. Across his NFL career, Beckham has still put together an impressive résumé.