John Harbaugh Reveals If Odell Beckham Jr. Has Done Enough to Make NFL Roster After Giants Preseason
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Key Points:
- New York Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed confidence in Odell Beckham Jr.'s performance but has not yet confirmed if he will secure a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's deadline.
- Beckham, signed by the Giants in June, showed improvement throughout training camp and made notable contributions in the preseason finale, including three catches for 53 yards and nearly scoring a 73-yard touchdown.
- The 33-year-old former Pro Bowler played sparingly in 2024 with the Miami Dolphins and missed the 2025 season due to a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.
- Beckham is competing for a roster spot in a wide receiver group weakened by Calvin Austin III's season-ending ACL injury, with Harbaugh weighing this alongside the preseason struggles of other receivers.
- Beckham expressed gratitude for the opportunity and optimism about his chances, emphasizing his desire to return to the Giants, where he had his most successful early career years.
