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Giants Release OBJ After Limited Role
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In Short: The New York Giants have released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after his return to the team was marked by limited playing time.
The New York Giants have released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to multiple reports. Beckham, who rejoined the team over the offseason, played just six offensive snaps and saw one target in the team's 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Beckham's return to the Giants was one of the more nostalgic storylines of the offseason, but he found himself low on the depth chart behind receivers Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields. The team's decision to release Beckham leaves them with just three receivers on the active roster.
The Giants' decision comes despite Beckham signing a two-year, $13 million extension with the team earlier this year. The move highlights the team's struggles to find a consistent offensive rhythm, especially after quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
With Dart out, the Giants have turned to Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback. However, Winston's skill set differs from Dart's, which could prompt the team to explore options for a more mobile quarterback.
The Giants' 2-1 record in the NFC East remains in flux, and the team's offensive depth chart is in a state of flux. The release of Beckham is a significant move that underscores the team's ongoing challenges.
Beckham's return to the Giants was also seen as a chance to reunite with John Harbaugh, who was the head coach during Beckham's time in Baltimore. However, the team's decision to release him after just a few games indicates that his role was not as prominent as initially hoped.
The team's decision to release Beckham comes as they prepare for a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The Rams' head coach, Sean McVay, highlighted the logistical burden of traveling to Australia for the game, but this did not directly impact the Giants' decision to release Beckham.
What this adds
The logistical challenges of the upcoming game in Australia did not influence the Giants' decision to release Beckham.
What's confirmed
- The New York Giants have released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to multiple reports. Beckham, who rejoined the team over the offseason, played just six offensive snaps and saw one target in the team's 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
- Beckham's return to the Giants was one of the more nostalgic storylines of the offseason, but he found himself low on the depth chart behind receivers Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields. The team's decision to release Beckham leaves them with just three receivers on the active roster.
- The Giants' decision comes despite Beckham signing a two-year, $13 million extension with the team earlier this year. The move highlights the team's struggles to find a consistent offensive rhythm, especially after quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
- With Dart out, the Giants have turned to Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback. However, Winston's skill set differs from Dart's, which could prompt the team to explore options for a more mobile quarterback.
- The Giants' 2-1 record in the NFC East remains in flux, and the team's offensive depth chart is in a state of flux. The release of Beckham is a significant move that underscores the team's ongoing challenges.
- Beckham's return to the Giants was also seen as a chance to reunite with John Harbaugh, who was the head coach during Beckham's time in Baltimore. However, the team's decision to release him after just a few games indicates that his role was not as prominent as initially hoped.
- The team's decision to release Beckham comes as they prepare for a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The Rams' head coach, Sean McVay, highlighted the logistical burden of traveling to Australia for the game, but this did not directly impact the Giants' decision to release Beckham.
What's still developing
- #Giants fans chanting they want “OBJ.” They want to see @obj more involved: pic.twitter.com/XSIVevobrP ESPN points out that the Giants had to decide on the placement of wide receiver and punt returner Braxton Berrios, who is now out of practice squad elevations.
- It seems unlikely that the Giants would expand the receiver room further than that, especially given the big role that Isaiah Likely is playing on offense.
- Beckham and the Giants reunited over the offseason, marking the receiver's return to the organization after he was unceremoniously traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019.
- The former No. 1 overall pick just signed a two-year, $13 million extension with New York, so the Giants clearly have some faith in him, but if he struggles over the next week or two, that could open the door for John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen to start poking around for another quarterback.
- The NFL season hasn't even hit Week 3, and the New York Giants are already in trouble.
- If the Giants do end up making a trade, adding Huntley would probably make the most sense.