Odell Beckham Jr. earns a spot on the New York Giants roster
12 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Odell Beckham Jr. has secured a place on the New York Giants' 53-man roster. The veteran receiver returns to the organization where he began his professional career. This move follows the finalization of the team's roster ahead of the upcoming season. Reports confirm his inclusion on the squad as the team sets its initial lineup. Beckham Jr. joins the active roster to provide receiving depth for the Giants offense. No further details regarding his role or contract status were provided in the initial reports.
- •Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants 53-man roster.
- •The receiver returns to the team that originally drafted him.
- •The roster move was confirmed through multiple reports on August 30, 2026.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. Shares Tearful Reaction to Making Giants’ 53-Man Roster
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. could not hide his emotions while talking about surviving Giants’ cut day
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Humbled Odell Beckham Jr. 'earned the right' to be on Giants' roster
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back to New York
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Fans are happy for Odell Beckham Jr. after surviving Giants’ cut day to confirm NFL return
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants’ 53-man roster
- 9:43 PMnj.com — Giants’ 53-man roster to include Odell Beckham: Here’s the full squad. - NJ.com
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. makes the New York Giants' 53-man roster, AP source says
"Odell Beckham Jr. has made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster, a significant milestone in the wide receiver's comeback at age 33 with the team he started his NFL career with, according to a person familiar with the decision. Coach John Harbaugh on Friday night after the preseason finale against the Jets said Beckham had done enough to make a roster but stopped short then and again Saturday of ensuring it would be with the Giants. ESPN was first to report Beckham getting a spot.
"Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. shed tears upon learning he secured a spot on the New York Giants’ initial 53-man roster. Returning to the franchise where his NFL journey began, Beckham described the emotional moment after overcoming mental and physical hurdles to prolong his professional football career. With his roster spot officially locked in, […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. Shares Tearful Reaction to Making Giants’ 53-Man Roster appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Odell Beckham Jr. had received the message he was waiting for, and this message had come in a rather casual manner. After leaving the practice field following a game between the New York Giants during their preseason, Beckham learned that he had been selected to the Giants opening day roster of 53 players. The receiver […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back to New York appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:30 PMOdell Beckham Jr. Shares Tearful Reaction to Making Giants’ 53-Man Roster
Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. shed tears upon learning he secured a spot on the New York Giants’ initial 53-man roster. Returning to the franchise where his NFL journey began, Beckham described the emotional moment after overcoming mental and physical hurdles to prolong his professional football career. With his roster spot officially locked in, […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. Shares Tearful Reaction to Making Giants’ 53-Man Roster appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:20 AMOdell Beckham Jr. could not hide his emotions while talking about surviving Giants’ cut day
Odell Beckham Jr. shared a candid response when asked about his feelings on being named to the New York Giants’ 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:55 AMHumbled Odell Beckham Jr. 'earned the right' to be on Giants' roster
Odell Beckham Jr. "earned the right" to be on the New York Giants roster, and he details the emotional moment he learned he made it.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:47 AMOdell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back to New York
Odell Beckham Jr. had received the message he was waiting for, and this message had come in a rather casual manner. After leaving the practice field following a game between the New York Giants during their preseason, Beckham learned that he had been selected to the Giants opening day roster of 53 players. The receiver […] The post Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants Roster After Fighting His Way Back to New York appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:42 AMFans are happy for Odell Beckham Jr. after surviving Giants’ cut day to confirm NFL return
Odell Beckham Jr. has made it onto the New York Giants’ final 53-man roster for the 2026-27 NFL season, ensuring his NFL return after a season away.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:35 AMOdell Beckham Jr. makes Giants’ 53-man roster
NEW YORK — OBJ is back in NYC. Officially. Odell Beckham Jr. made the Giants‘ 53-man roster on the NFL’s cutdown day Sunday, kickstarting a second chapter with the organization where he became a star as a first-round pick out of LSU in 2014. The team also waived 2023 third-round pick Jalin Hyatt, who wears jersey No. 13. So it won’t be long until Beckham ditches his recent No. 3 for the number ...
- nj.comAug 30, 2026, 9:43 PMGiants’ 53-man roster to include Odell Beckham: Here’s the full squad. - NJ.com
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:27 PMOdell Beckham Jr. makes the New York Giants' 53-man roster, AP source says
Odell Beckham Jr. has made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster, a significant milestone in the wide receiver's comeback at age 33 with the team he started his NFL career with, according to a person familiar with the decision. Coach John Harbaugh on Friday night after the preseason finale against the Jets said Beckham had done enough to make a roster but stopped short then and again Saturday of ensuring it would be with the Giants. ESPN was first to report Beckham getting a spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:08 PMOdell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants’ 53-Man Roster in Full-Circle Return
Odell Beckham Jr. is officially back where his NFL career began. The New York Giants have kept Beckham on their initial 53-man roster, completing one of the most memorable comeback stories of the 2026 offseason. Beckham originally became a superstar with the Giants after being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NFL…
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:53 PMOdell Beckham Jr. reportedly makes Giants' 53-man roster
Odell Beckham Jr. is back where he started.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:52 PMOdell Beckham will make the NY Giants’ 53-man roster
Beckham’s return becomes a reality.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:48 PMOdell Beckham Jr. makes New York Giants' 53-man roster
The reunion is complete as WR Odell Beckham Jr. makes the New York Giants' 53-man roster.
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