The New York Giants just dropped Odell Beckham Jr., confirming the whispers we’ve been hearing. After a highly anticipated return that was supposed to be a fun, nostalgic storyline for the offseason, OBJ’s second stint in the Big Apple is officially over. He leaves with a brutal stat line: zero catches in three games this season. Talk about a swift, unexpected end!
The Quickest Exit
Man, what even happened here? In their 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Beckham was barely a ghost on the field, clocking in just six offensive snaps and seeing one measly target. This isn’t what anyone expected for a guy who was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Total for the season? A pathetic 20 offensive snaps across three games, and yep, still zero catches. It’s wild. Fans at MetLife Stadium were even chanting for him during that Titans game. They clearly wanted to see the legend, but the Giants had other plans.
Giants’ QB Chaos and Roster Moves
It’s honestly mind-boggling. A franchise legend like Beckham, who ranks second in Giants history in receiving yards with 5,476 (behind only Amani Toomer!) and fourth in receiving touchdowns with 44, gets released while the team is tied atop the NFC East with a 2-1 record. His name just wasn’t high enough on the depth chart anymore, sitting behind Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and Malachi Fields. This move also clears up a roster crunch for them with punt returner Braxton Berrios, who’s out of practice squad elevations. You know what that means: Berrios is probably heading to the active roster. This whole Giants season is already in flux, too. Their starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart, went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, Jameis Winston started Week 3, and now they just traded for former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy. It’s a mess, and Beckham is out.
It’s a developing story for New York. While the Giants tackle their quarterback carousel and figure out their depth chart, OBJ is looking for a new home. What a wild ride that was, even if it ended before it truly began.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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