Odell Beckham Jr. is officially back for his 13th NFL season with the Giants! After Friday’s preseason finale, head coach John Harbaugh hinted that OBJ had done enough, and Big Blue made it official just two days later. The veteran wideout cracked the 53-man roster, and honestly, can you even believe it? This dude is still grinding, and it shows. Harbaugh put it perfectly, saying, “From beginning to end he earned it.” That’s the kind of grit you love to see, especially from a guy heading into his 13th year.
OBJ’s Drive and the Battle at Receiver
Harbaugh made it clear this wasn’t some sentimental pick. He said, “He looked like he was ready to help us, you take the roster, you take the guys, you take the reps, the plays, what you need going into the season, and you pick the best guys.” And for Harbaugh, Beckham was one of those best guys. OBJ himself echoed that sentiment, claiming, “Whatever it is that I need to provide, I’m looking to do that and more. I’ve never shied away from competition or anything like that, so I feel like I can still produce and I know that’s what I want to do.” He’s expected to rotate in with different personnel groups, playing a key role in that receiver room.
Speaking of that crowded receiver room, Braxton Berrios didn’t make the initial 53-man cut. But get this: he was cut Sunday and back on the practice squad Monday! Harbaugh already has a plan for him, too, saying they’ll treat him “like he’s playing on the 53 Man roster, for now.” They’re planning to have him on the active roster for the season opener, penciling him in as their top punt returner. That’s a slick move, leveraging the new roster rules.
Four Backs and a Fearless Kicker
The Giants are rolling into the season with a packed running back room, keeping Tyrone Tracy Jr. despite some brutal preseason buzz. They’ve got returning starter Cam Skattebo, recently signed Najee Harris, Tracy, and veteran Devin Singletary. Harbaugh was firm on this, too. “We just felt like they were part of our 53 best players, and it wasn’t comfortable letting one of them go,” he said. He fully expects all four guys to play a role and contribute. That’s a lot of depth in the backfield!
And on special teams, there’s zero concern about rookie kicker Dominic Zvada. The kid beat out Ben Sauls for what’s been a shaky spot, and he was absolutely tremendous through camp and preseason, converting all three of his field goals in the finale. Harbaugh isn’t worried at all, noting, “He made a bunch of kicks before that, and I’m sure he’ll make a bunch.”
Now, it’s all about the season opener. With these roster decisions made, how will this Big Blue squad perform? It’s going to be wild watching these pieces come together.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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