Giants' Matt Nagy insists Beckham Jr. has more than backup role

New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke to reporters on September 24, 2026, addressing Odell Beckham Jr.'s limited participation following a season-ending injury to quarterback Jaxson Dart. Beckham, 33, has played just 14 offensive snaps in two games, raising questions over his role on the team. Nagy emphasized that Beckham is not merely a backup and indicated that they are slowly integrating him into their offensive plans. In the Giants' recent loss to the Rams, their primary receivers played significantly more snaps than Beckham, who ranks lowest among receivers in playing time on the roster.

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