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Giants Add Beckham, JuJu, Berrios for Depth

6/2/2026

Summary

Giants Sign Receivers

The New York Giants signed wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios on Monday.
Each received a veteran-minimum $1.3 million contract occupying only a roster spot and per-diem.
The signings add depth after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles, Malik Nabers tore his ACL, Darius Slayton is out with a core-muscle injury.
Coaches said the veterans will serve as secondary catchers and return specialists, not starters.

Summary

Giants Sign Beckham

Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr., a deal helped by coach John Harbaugh’s 2023 familiarity.
Beckham missed all of 2025 after a six-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug (PED) violation.
His five-year New York totals were 390 catches, 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns, tying Lance Alworth for fastest to 4,000 yards.
Analysts expect Beckham to play a depth role as the Giants rebuild to end a four-year postseason drought.

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Smith-Schuster Joins Giants

The Kansas City Chiefs did not retain JuJu Smith-Schuster, leaving him to work out for the New York Giants.
Chiefs said wide-receiver depth concerns and Rashee Rice’s off-field issues made them avoid adding Smith-Schuster.
Smith-Schuster’s Patriots stint yielded 29 catches, 260 yards and one touchdown in 11 games, leading to his release.
Matt Nagy, now the Giants’ offensive coordinator, previously coached Smith-Schuster in Kansas City, which may have prompted the Giants’ interest.

History

Historical Context

After injuries derailed the Patriots in 2008, Bill Belichick re-signed veteran Troy Brown—drafted in 1993 and a key contributor to the 2001 Super Bowl win—to a one-year deal, adding depth to a squad that finished 11-5 but missed the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Brown retired with 557 career receptions, the franchise’s third-all-time total.

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Giants Sign Receivers

The New York Giants signed wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios on Monday.
Each received a veteran-minimum $1.3 million contract occupying only a roster spot and per-diem.
The signings add depth after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles, Malik Nabers tore his ACL, Darius Slayton is out with a core-muscle injury.
Coaches said the veterans will serve as secondary catchers and return specialists, not starters.

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