Odell Beckham Jr. expresses surprise at Giants' decision to release him

Odell Beckham Jr. stated he was surprised by his release from the New York Giants, despite limited playing time and targets this season. Beckham responded to an Instagram user criticizing Giants coach John Harbaugh for the decision, saying, "I’m super smart, but I didn’t see this one my brotha. They got me!!!" Beckham, 33, previously played for the Giants from 2014 to 2018 and made the team this season after signing a non-guaranteed contract worth $1.3 million. He did not play in the NFL last season due to injuries but participated in the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens. Beckham noted that he was behind Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and rookie Malachi Fields on the depth chart. He expressed that while it did not hurt him financially, he felt he should have anticipated the cut. Beckham's last recorded statistics include nine catches for 55 yards with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns with the Ravens in 2023.