Odell Beckham Jr. earns a spot on the Giants' roster
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. secured a position on the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster for the upcoming season. This decision follows a year in which the veteran wide receiver was out of the NFL. The organization evaluated his performance through the offseason and training camp before finalizing the squad. He joins a receiving corps aiming to bolster the passing attack. The roster move confirms his return to professional football after his extended absence from the league. He will now transition into the team's regular season preparation schedule.
- •Odell Beckham Jr. secures a spot on the Giants' initial 53-man roster
- •The wide receiver returns to the NFL after a full season away from the league
- •The decision follows the team's final evaluation of its roster depth
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster and shares what John Harbaugh told him
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. addresses making New York Giants' 53-man roster
- 10:09 PMESPN — OBJ earns spot on Giants' initial 53-man roster
- 9:27 PMCBS NFL — Odell Beckham Jr. earns spot on Giants 53-man roster, per report
"Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants‘ initial 53-man roster on Sunday, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to the Associated Press before the team announced its cuts. It is the first time since the 2018 season that he will be on the roster of the team that drafted him. […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster and shares what John Harbaugh told him appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The 33-year-old receiver secures his roster spot after missing the entire 2025 season, reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh ahead of the Giants' Week 1 matchup against the Cowboys
"Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has made the Giants' initial 53-man roster after a season out of the NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:54 PMOdell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster and shares what John Harbaugh told him
Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants‘ initial 53-man roster on Sunday, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to the Associated Press before the team announced its cuts. It is the first time since the 2018 season that he will be on the roster of the team that drafted him. […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster and shares what John Harbaugh told him appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:13 PMOdell Beckham Jr. addresses making New York Giants' 53-man roster
Odell Beckham Jr. shares his thoughts on making the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster.
- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 10:09 PMOBJ earns spot on Giants' initial 53-man roster
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has made the Giants' initial 53-man roster after a season out of the NFL.
- CBS NFLAug 30, 2026, 9:27 PMOdell Beckham Jr. earns spot on Giants 53-man roster, per report
The 33-year-old receiver secures his roster spot after missing the entire 2025 season, reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh ahead of the Giants' Week 1 matchup against the Cowboys
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