Giants coach says Beckham has shown enough to merit a roster spot
Coach John Harbaugh said Odell Beckham Jr. has performed well enough in preseason to merit a place on the New York Giants' 53-man roster, though a final decision remains pending.
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh indicated that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has demonstrated sufficient performance to merit a spot on the team’s 53-man roster, but stopped short of confirming his place. Harbaugh praised Beckham’s improvement during camp, saying, "I think he has done enough to make an NFL roster for sure. He's played well. He's gotten better as camp's gone along, and I think he deserves credit for that." The Giants signed Beckham in June and must finalize the roster by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
Beckham recorded three receptions on six targets for 53 yards in the preseason finale against the New York Jets and nearly completed a 73-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston. After the game, Beckham expressed his desire to stay with the Giants, noting the opportunity means a great deal to him and that his future now rests in “God’s hands.”
The 33-year-old, who previously earned three Pro Bowl selections with the Giants from 2014 to 2016, last appeared in nine games for the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 season and missed the 2025 season due to a six-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation. His potential roster spot comes as the Giants adjust to the loss of receiver Calvin Austin III, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear, and evaluate other preseason performances.
Harbaugh will weigh Beckham’s camp progress, Austin’s injury, and the preseason showing of fellow receiver Braxton Berrios when making the final decision ahead of the regular-season opener on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.