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Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants 53-Man Roster

Named to the initial roster, Beckham provides veteran depth to a thinned receiver group with his playing time still to be determined.

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Aug 28, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2026; White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) walks into a media interview after practice during training camp at The Greenbrier Resort Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Beckham learned after practice on Monday that he made the Giants’ initial 53-man roster and said he cried when he realized he would be back with the team.
  • Coach John Harbaugh said Beckham “earned his spot,” added that he will rotate into different personnel groups, and confirmed Beckham will see the field in regular-season packages.
  • Beckham’s preseason work was modest, with three games, seven catches on 13 targets for 76 yards and limited special‑teams value, a factor that raises pressure to contribute in games.
  • His path back was helped by a receiver room with reduced depth after Wan’Dale Robinson left in free agency and Calvin Austin III suffered a torn ACL while Malik Nabers remains sidelined with a knee issue.
  • The announced 53-man roster is an opening-day cut that can change before Week 1, so Beckham’s spot will depend on early-season production and the team’s roster moves; he returns as a 2014 first-round pick who ranks among the Giants’ career leaders in receiving touchdowns.