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Giants Assess Odell Beckham Jr.’s Spot on 53-Man Roster
8/27/2026, 10:45:12 PM
Giants’ Wide Receiver Competition Nears Roster Deadline
As the NFL’s roster-cut deadline of August 30 approaches, the New York Giants are trimming their wide-receiver group to six players. The depth chart already includes returning rookie Malik Nabers, third-round pick Malachi Fields, and veterans Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney. Additional candidates are Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt, Braxton Berrios and newcomer Calvin Austin III, who is recovering from a torn ACL. Reports indicate that veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster has been waived to make room for other positional needs, leaving Odell Beckham Jr. on the bubble.
Preseason Performance and Statistical Snapshot
Beckham appeared in the Giants’ first two preseason games. Against the Minnesota Vikings he recorded two receptions on three targets for six yards; a week later versus the Miami Dolphins he added two catches on four targets for 17 yards. A dropped pass in the Dolphins game—when a potential touchdown slipped from his hands on the 15-yard line—was highlighted as a possible factor hurting his chances. The play reportedly left Beckham frustrated on the sideline.
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Upcoming Decision
The Giants’ final preseason matchup is scheduled for Friday night against the New York Jets. The outcome of that game, combined with the coaching staff’s assessment, will determine whether Beckham secures one of the remaining roster spots or is moved to the practice squad.
