Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr. After Three Games

The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games in his return to the team, with the decision described in reports as mutual. Beckham had little playing time during the stint and recorded no catches on one target, according to reports citing his season statistics. Beckham, 33, made New York’s 53-player roster after rejoining the franchise that drafted him in 2014. He appeared in all three games but was used sparingly. Reports differ slightly on his total playing time: some put it at 20 snaps, while another gives 19. A weekly breakdown cited in one account lists 11 snaps in Week 1, three in Week 2 and six in Week 3, totaling 20. Jordan Schultz reported that the release was a mutual decision and that Beckham had not been featured much. Josina Anderson relayed a message from Beckham saying he had just been released. She also reported that he remained hopeful about finding another opportunity. One account, citing Schultz, said Beckham was not expected to return to the Giants’ practice squad. The move ends a brief second chapter with New York for a receiver whose first stint included several productive seasons.