{
  "id": 10737489,
  "title": "Why did the Giants cut Odell Beckham Jr.? 1 possible reason stands out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/why-did-the-giants-cut-odell-beckham-jr-1-possible-reason-stands-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:09:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-did-giants-cut-odell-170942669.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants have reportedly released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday, signaling the end of his comeback attempt with the franchise that originally drafted him. According to ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan, the decision likely stems from wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who has been the team's primary punt returner throughout the season. It's possible that the Giants are benching Beckham in favor of Berrios and then re-signing Beckham to the practice squad. However, it's also conceivable that Beckham is seeking a new opportunity with another team. Beckham didn't record a single catch in three games for New York, which likely made him expendable and facilitated his release. The Giants needed to make a decision on Berrios, who has been out of practice squad elevations and serves as the team's punt returner. The future of Beckham remains uncertain, with the possibility of him rejoining the Giants on the practice squad or pursuing another opportunity elsewhere. The article highlights that while joining the Rams is always a remote possibility, fans are eagerly awaiting Beckham's next move.",
  "summary": "Odell Beckham Jr. is no longer a Giant (for now).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Giants will release Odell Beckham Jr.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/giants-will-release-odell-beckham-jr",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:05:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}