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Giants Cut Odell Beckham Jr. After Zero Receptions

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The New York Giants cut veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Sept. 29, 2026.
He played 20 snaps, was targeted once, and recorded no receptions in three games.
Coach John Harbaugh said the cut was due to lack of production, not personal issues.
Beckham posted on Instagram Oct. 3, 2026, saying the cut hurt his heart.
He remains a free agent after clearing waivers from his $1.3 million contract.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s hard salary cap, first applied in the 1994 season at $34.6 million and climbing to $57.3 million by 1999, forced teams to cut high-paid veterans. That fiscal pressure resurfaced when the New York Giants released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in September 2026, echoing earlier moves by Tagliabue-era franchises such as the Dallas Cowboys.

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Story summary

The New York Giants cut veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Sept. 29, 2026.
He played 20 snaps, was targeted once, and recorded no receptions in three games.
Coach John Harbaugh said the cut was due to lack of production, not personal issues.
Beckham posted on Instagram Oct. 3, 2026, saying the cut hurt his heart.
He remains a free agent after clearing waivers from his $1.3 million contract.

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