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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are releasing Odell Beckham
Jr., sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport, after
the veteran wide receiver failed to make a significant impact in his
reunion with the team.

Beckham's roster spot was in jeopardy because the Giants needed to make
a decision this week on fellow wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who was
out of practice squad elevations and is New York's punt returner.

Beckham, 33, is not expected to be added to the Giants practice squad at
this time, a source told ESPN. The three-time Pro Bowler was hoping for
a better result as he attended to some "unfinished business" with the franchise that drafted him 12th overall in 2014.

Instead, Beckham played 19 snaps in three games and did not record a
single catch.

Beckham was hoping to resuscitate his career after not playing in the
NFL since the 2024 season, when he caught just nine passes for 54 yards
with the Miami Dolphins.

After rejoining the Giants this past spring, Beckham was told by coach
John Harbaugh that he had to earn his spot on the roster, and the
possibility existed that he could be released during the summer.

But Beckham earned a spot on New York's final 53-man roster as the fifth receiver earlier this month and was expected to have a role in the
offense.

Beckham played just six snaps in Sunday's 12-7 victory over the
Tennessee Titans and was targeted once -- a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston was nearly intercepted. It was Beckham's only target in the
second go-around with the Giants.

Harbaugh was asked last week about Beckham's minimal impact and when he thought would be the ideal time to get the veteran receiver more
involved in the offensive plan.

"I would think Sunday would be great," Harbaugh said, referring to the
Giants' Week 3 home game against the Titans. "I would be all for it for Sunday. That would be the perfect time in my mind. So, I hope that
happens this Sunday."

It didn't -- and Beckham was out of the Giants locker room quickly after
the game.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50059755/sources-giants-release-fan- favorite-odell-beckham-jr
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