Giants release Odell Beckham Jr. after limited impact this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The New York Giants cut wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this week following his underwhelming performance. Beckham, 34, had one target and no receptions over three games and played just 20 offensive snaps. Head coach John Harbaugh stated that the decision was based on the need for more productivity from the position, indicating that the fit was not right for their offensive scheme. Harbaugh expressed hope that Beckham would find another opportunity in the league.
- •Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after three games this season.
- •Harbaugh cited the team's inability to utilize Beckham effectively.
- •Beckham had only one target and no receptions in limited playtime.
- •Giants are focusing on other receivers for better offensive production.
- •Harbaugh hopes Beckham finds success elsewhere in the NFL.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Why did the Giants cut Odell Beckham? ‘It just wasn’t working,’ says John Harbaugh
"“We didn't think it would make us better or we'd of had him on the field.”
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