The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to a person with knowledge of the decision cited by the Associated Press. Beckham had returned to the Giants, the team that drafted him, but did not record a catch across three games this season.
The move ends Beckham's second stint with the Giants, according to CBS Sports. He had previously played for the team before being traded away, and his return marked what outlets described as a reunion that ultimately did not produce on-field results.
According to Yahoo Sports, the release came the same week the Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings. Yahoo Sports also reported that New York released quarterback Jake Haener with the intention of bringing him back on the practice squad.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Associated Press reported the release citing a source with knowledge of the decision.
- Coverage noted Beckham recorded zero catches across three games this season.
“Giants are releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches, AP source says” — Associated Press
Center
- CBS Sports described the move as the Giants parting with Beckham for a second time.
- Yahoo Sports reported additional context, including the acquisition of quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings.
- Yahoo Sports also noted the release of quarterback Jake Haener, with plans to re-sign him to the practice squad.
“Giants release Odell Beckham Jr., franchise legend makes zero catches in return to New York” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox Sports characterized the move as ending a reunion between Beckham and the team that drafted him.
- Independent Journal Review emphasized the lack of catches during Beckham's three-game return.
“Reunion Over: Giants Reportedly Releasing Odell Beckham Jr.” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened to Odell Beckham Jr.?
The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after he played three games in his return to the team without recording a single catch, according to a source cited by the Associated Press.
Why is this Beckham's second release from the Giants?
Beckham originally played for the Giants after being drafted by the team before being traded away, and his recent return marked a reunion, according to CBS Sports; his release now ends that second stint with New York.
What other roster moves did the Giants make around this time?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings and released quarterback Jake Haener, with the intention of bringing Haener back on the practice squad.
How did coverage differ across outlets?
Left-leaning and center outlets largely repeated the Associated Press source's account of the release and lack of catches, while a right-leaning outlet, Fox Sports, framed the move as the end of a 'reunion' with the team that drafted Beckham.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningGiants are releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches, AP source says
- CBS SportsCenterGiants release Odell Beckham Jr., franchise legend makes zero catches in return to New York
- NewsNationCenterGiants are releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches, AP source says
- Yahoo SportsCenterWhy did the Giants cut Odell Beckham Jr.? 1 possible reason stands out
- Fox NewsRight-leaningNew York Giants release Odell Beckham Jr, ending his anticlimactic return to former team
- Fox SportsRight-leaningReunion Over: Giants Reportedly Releasing Odell Beckham Jr.
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningGiants release Odell Beckham Jr. after three-game return with no catches
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningGiants release Beckham, ending reunion after 3 games