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Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants’ 53-Man Roster

8/31/2026

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Summary

Beckham Earns Roster

Odell Beckham Jr. earned a place on the New York Giants’ 53-man roster.
The opening arose after Calvin Austin III tore his ACL on Aug. 25.
Beckham signed a non-guaranteed contract in June after missing the 2025 season.
He recorded seven catches for 76 yards in preseason, including three for 53 yards versus the Jets.
Coach John Harbaugh said Beckham “did enough to make an NFL roster.”

Summary

Giants Cut

Giants cut veteran lineman Evan Neal after underperforming at tackle and guard.
Inside linebacker Darius Muasau, a sixth-round 2024 pick, was released, leaving Micah McFadden as the only 2022 linebacker.
Defensive line kept DJ Reader and Shelby Harris, cut Leki Fotu and Josh Tupou, and added rookie C.J. Okoye.
Only 2023 draftees Deonte Banks and John Michael Schmitz survived cuts, indicating GM Joe Schoen’s drafts yielded few lasting players.

History

Historical Context

After hiring Jim Fassel in 1997 and signing quarterback Kerry Collins for a costly 1999 rebuild, the Giants began a pattern of large-scale roster overhauls. The cycle continued under Brian Daboll, whose 2022 team posted a 9-7-1 record before the 2025 season collapsed to 4-13, prompting Daboll’s dismissal and a mid-year coaching shuffle.

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Beckham Earns Roster

Odell Beckham Jr. earned a place on the New York Giants’ 53-man roster.
The opening arose after Calvin Austin III tore his ACL on Aug. 25.
Beckham signed a non-guaranteed contract in June after missing the 2025 season.
He recorded seven catches for 76 yards in preseason, including three for 53 yards versus the Jets.
Coach John Harbaugh said Beckham “did enough to make an NFL roster.”

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