The Giants’ reunion with Odell Beckham Jr. is ending almost as quickly as it began.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, New York is releasing Beckham after just three weeks back with the team. The move comes ahead of Week 4 and follows a Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Beckham’s second stint with the Giants never really got off the ground. In that rainy win, he was on the field for just six snaps. Over three games, he logged 19 snaps and did not catch a pass.
"Sources: The Giants are releasing WR Odell Beckham Jr.," Schultz reports.
The Giants entered the season at 2-1 and are tied atop the NFC East with the Philadelphia Eagles, but with Jaxson Dart out for the season, their 2026 playoff outlook looks bleak. Even so, the roster still has a few reasons to keep fans engaged, including Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, the rookie class, and Beckham’s return. Now that last piece is gone.
New York could still bring Beckham back, though that would most likely mean a practice squad spot. Braxton Berrios is expected to take Beckham’s roster place, and the Giants are not likely to cut another wide receiver just to keep Beckham on board.
A new landing spot could be next if Beckham doesn’t stay attached to the Giants in some capacity. The Los Angeles Rams are one team that could use help at receiver, and other options could be available as well.
For now, though, the feel-good comeback story appears to be over. Beckham’s 2026 return produced little beyond the buzz that came with seeing a franchise icon back in Giants colors.
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