Odell Beckham Jr.’s second Giants stint is over before it ever really got going.
New York has released the veteran receiver, according to Jordan Schultz, after a reunion that was supposed to carry some nostalgia but instead produced almost nothing on the field. Beckham came back to the Giants this offseason after drawing interest off a strong showing at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, and he even had a moment that looked like old times when he pulled down a one-handed grab in warmups before the Sunday night game against Dallas. That catch, which echoed his famous 2014 grab in that same stadium, wound up being the peak of his return.
The actual game action never came close to matching the hype. Beckham played only 19 total snaps across three games and did not record a catch. His role shrank quickly, and by Week 2, he was already being criticized for logging just four offensive snaps and zero targets while fans mocked his sideline energy.
The Giants also had a practical reason to move on. They needed a roster spot for punt returner Braxton Berrios, who had used up his practice squad elevations.
That forced a choice between keeping Beckham active or opening a spot for a player they needed on special teams. At the same time, the team kept leaning on younger options like Malik Nabers, and that never changed.
Schultz said the sides agreed a mutual parting was best for everyone and added that the move gives Beckham “an opportunity to catch on with a team in a better situation.”
Now Beckham hits free agency with a career résumé that still stands out: 575 catches, 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns in 122 games. His production has dipped since he helped the Rams reach the Super Bowl after the 2021 season, but he still brings a name and a track record that will get attention.
A Rams reunion makes sense on paper. Puka Nacua is dealing with hip and groin injuries, Los Angeles does not have much proven depth behind him and Davante Adams, and former teammate Jarvis Landry said he believes Beckham would welcome another run there.
Landry told Kay Adams that playing alongside a healthy Aaron Donald again would sweeten the deal. Beckham has also said Rams coach Sean McVay got the best out of him, a connection that goes back to that Super Bowl run.
Whether that turns into another contract is still unclear, but Beckham’s phone should ring. Receiver depth is thin around the league, and even at 33, teams know what he can offer in flashes.
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