Giants coach says Beckham release was performance-based

Giants coach says Beckham release was performance-based

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Giants head coach John Harbaugh said the decision to cut wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was driven solely by on-field performance and roster needs, not media attention. The release was confirmed by the team in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The move followed earlier reports that the Giants had announced Beckham’s release after limited playing time in the first three games of the season. Bleacher Report noted that he recorded no receptions in those three outings, and another report said the contract was terminated on a, with linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux voicing support for the player.

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September 30, 2026
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Giants coach says Beckham release was purely performance-based
Giants coach says Beckham release was purely performance-based

Bleacher Report • 30 Sep 21:13

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said the decision to cut wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was driven solely by on-field performance and roster needs, not media attention.

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Giants release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games
Giants release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games

NBC Sports • 30 Sep 20:08

The New York Giants cut Odell Beckham Jr. following a brief stint, with head coach John Harbaugh citing insufficient on-field contribution and roster needs.

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Giants release Odell Beckham Jr., add two special-teamers to active roster
Giants release Odell Beckham Jr., add two special-teamers to active roster

NBC Sports • 30 Sep 04:07

The New York Giants cut veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and promoted Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones, who contribute on special teams, to the 53-man roster.

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Giants release veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Giants release veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Bleacher Report • 30 Sep 02:11

The New York Giants terminated the contract of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday, and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux expressed support for the player.

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September 29, 2026
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Giants release Odell Beckham Jr. after three games without a catch
Giants release Odell Beckham Jr. after three games without a catch

Bleacher Report • 29 Sep 18:33

Odell Beckham Jr. was cut by the New York Giants following three games in which he recorded no receptions, ending his second stint with the team.

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Giants to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Giants to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

NBC Sports • 29 Sep 17:06

The New York Giants announced they will cut Odell Beckham Jr., making him a free agent after limited playing time in the first three games of the season.

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