OBJ Makes Giants 53-Man Roster After Comeback Season
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- Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster after a season away from the NFL, returning to the team that drafted him in 2014.
- John Harbaugh stated Beckham had to earn his spot and confirmed he did, calling his final week of camp his best and crediting his consistent improvement throughout training.
- Odell Beckham Jr. recorded seven catches for 76 yards in the preseason and did not miss a practice, demonstrating durability and route-running ability at age 33.
- Calvin Austin III was lost for the season with a torn ACL, a development that improved Beckham’s chances of making the roster amid wide receiver depth concerns.
- Evan Neal, the seventh overall pick in the 2022 draft, was among the Giants' final cuts after 29 games and 27 starts, failing to meet expectations during his three seasons.
- Jalin Hyatt, Darius Muasau, and Eric Gray — all recent Giants draft picks — were also cut, while all seven of the team’s 2024 draft selections made the roster.
Why it matters: Beckham’s return gives the Giants a proven playmaker at a position of need, especially after Austin’s season-ending injury, while the release of high draft picks like Neal signals a shift in roster evaluation under Harbaugh’s leadership. The moves reflect both opportunity and accountability for veteran and young players alike.
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