Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t a guaranteed lock for the New York Giants’ final roster, and honestly, that’s wild. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan dropped the news Monday, saying OBJ is in a dogfight for “one final spot.” This isn’t just about making the team, it’s about whether a three-time Pro Bowler can even stick around in the league.
The Uphill Battle for OBJ
Think about it, this is a guy who’s been a superstar, but he’s got to prove it all over again. He’s up against Braxton Berrios and Dalen Cambre for that last wide receiver spot. Raanan put it plain: “Right now, it seems to be those three competing for one final spot.” While the coaching staff is reportedly impressed by his attitude, his on-field production has been missing for a while. OBJ, who is 33 now, didn’t play a single snap in 2025. His time with the Miami Dolphins was a bust, plain and simple: nine catches for 55 yards over nine games. That was it. His last 1,000-yard season? Way back in 2019. He’s a decade out from his last Pro Bowl. That’s a huge gap for a veteran fighting for a job.
Competition and High Stakes
Now, Berrios and Cambre don’t exactly light up the stat sheet either. Berrios has 51 catches for 420 yards and just one touchdown across the last four years. Cambre, on the other hand, was purely special teams after signing as an undrafted guy in 2025. But here’s the kicker: the fact that OBJ, with all his name recognition, isn’t a shoe-in speaks volumes. The “great story” of his return to the Big Apple to write a better final chapter after Miami’s forgettable run is awesome, but it doesn’t earn him a spot. He needs to show he’s still got it in an on-field role.
This roster cut isn’t just another business decision, it’s potentially the end of the line for a once-electric player. With cuts looming, OBJ has to make every rep count. Can he defy the numbers and prove he’s still effective? We’re all watching to see if this comeback story gets its final, epic chapter.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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