Giants release veteran WR Odell Beckham JR. after three games

Odell Beckham JR. with the Giants, credit: heavy.com

The reunion between the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. was short-lived, as the team announced his release on Tuesday.

NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported the news Tuesday morning.

Beckham Jr. played just 19 snaps and had one target in the Week 3 win over the Titans, finishing the game with zero catches.

The Giants’ receiving leaders include TE Isaiah Likely with 15 receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 23 targets. Malik Nabers has 12 receptions for 96 yards on 19 targets. Darnell Mooney has six receptions for 95 yards on eight targets. Malachi Fields also has six receptions for 74 yards on 12 targets.

Although the Giants have a thin receiving corps, they couldn’t find a consistent role for the 33-year-old receiver. Insider Adam Schefter later reported the signing of Braxton Berrios to the active roster.

The Giants ultimately concluded that the only reason to keep Beckham was for the reunion rather than because he was an integral part of the offensive game plan. Injuries to other receivers would have been the reason for Beckham to step in.