Giants sign Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster to veteran minimum deals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The New York Giants have signed Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster to veteran minimum contracts as they seek help at wide receiver due to injuries. Beckham Jr. missed the entire 2025 season, while Smith-Schuster logged only 33 receptions for 345 yards last year. With Malik Nabers' return timeline uncertain after an ACL injury and Gunner Olszewski recently suffering an Achilles tear, the Giants are being cautious with the contracts offered to Beckham Jr. and Smith-Schuster. Both players, who have had significant past success in the NFL, will earn $1.3 million if they remain on the roster for the entire season.
- •Malik Nabers faces a complicated recovery from an ACL injury.
- •Gunner Olszewski is out after tearing his Achilles during practice.
- •Beckham Jr. and Smith-Schuster signed for $1.3 million each if they make the roster.
- •Both players are considered to be in the twilight of their careers.
- •The Giants' receiving corps is seeking to improve following recent setbacks.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants send loud message to Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster about their future before they even take a snap
"The Giants desperately need help at receiver due to various injury reasons, but they're not going to make poor decisions simply because and that's reflected in the contracts they recently handed out.
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