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Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr. After Zero Catches

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The New York Giants released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on September 29, 2026.
Beckham recorded no receptions in 20 offensive snaps across three games.
He was targeted once, on an 18-yard pass in the Week 3 win over Tennessee.
The release, described as mutual by insider Jordan Schultz, freed a roster spot for punt returner Braxton Berrios.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced a hard salary cap in 1994, set at $34.6 million, and has raised it each season to $255.4 million by 2024. Because the cap forces teams to stay under a fixed payroll, franchises such as the New York Giants routinely release veteran players to meet the limit, a pattern that has shaped roster construction for decades.

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Story summary

The New York Giants released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on September 29, 2026.
Beckham recorded no receptions in 20 offensive snaps across three games.
He was targeted once, on an 18-yard pass in the Week 3 win over Tennessee.
The release, described as mutual by insider Jordan Schultz, freed a roster spot for punt returner Braxton Berrios.

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