{
  "id": 4511296,
  "title": "Odell Beckham Jr. makes the New York Giants’ 53-man roster, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/odell-beckham-jr-makes-the-new-york-giants-53-man-roster-ap-source",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/giants-odell-beckham-jr-3593d8fb9ca08c88fe5af0cce2d9ebde"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has secured a spot on the team's 53-man roster, marking a pivotal moment in his comeback at 33 years old with the same franchise that launched his NFL career, according to a source familiar with the decision. The roster cuts were due by 6 p.m. EDT. Though Coach John Harbaugh hinted at Beckham's inclusion after the preseason finale against the Jets, he did not definitively confirm it until later. ESPN broke the news first, with Beckham earning his place through improved performance during training camp and exhibition play. Over three games, Beckham amassed seven catches for 76 yards. Reflecting on his journey, Beckham said, \"I feel like I gave everything I had. I'm just truly grateful for that opportunity, that experience. It was a tough couple years, taking a step back and deciding, do you go forward with life? Are you done? The mental battles that we go through and just push through, persevere and overcome adversity.\" Beckham had been absent from football last season, serving a six-game suspension for a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. His final game was with the Miami Dolphins on December 8, 2024, where he played nine games and had nine catches for 55 yards before being waived on December 13. After a period of uncertainty, Beckham trained with the Giants in April, signed a contract in June and acknowledged the need to earn his roster spot after his first practice.",
  "summary": "Odell Beckham Jr. has made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster, a significant milestone in the wide receiver’s comeback at age 33 with the team he…",
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  "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."
}