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Minicamps reveal ripple effects: Mahomes extension, WR reshuffles, and backfield bets
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Minicamps reveal ripple effects: Mahomes extension, WR reshuffles, and backfield bets

Minicamps wrapped with Patrick Mahomes’ eight-year extension signaling a potential league-wide QB market shift, Philly reshaping its receiver room with rookies like Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks, positive injury notes for Cam Skattebo who could boost the Giants’ backfield, Jadarian Price seizing starter reps for Seattle, and Jaylon Johnson showing signs of his peak form for the Bears as they rebuild their secondary.

Giants OTAs No. 9: Big Plays, New WRs Shine
sports1 month ago

Giants OTAs No. 9: Big Plays, New WRs Shine

At OTA No. 9 at the Giants' Quest Diagnostics Training Center, Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios highlighted the receiver group as they moved the ball through team drills; the offense reached the end zone twice in red-zone work on deep tosses to Xavier Gipson and Calvin Austin III, while rookies Arvell Reese and Bobby Jamison-Travis flashed pass-rushing and pass-defending ability; Deonte Banks showed sticky coverage and the defense logged several pass breakups as the team nears minicamp.

Beckham Seeks to Earn His Return With Giants
sports1 month ago

Beckham Seeks to Earn His Return With Giants

Odell Beckham Jr. practiced with the Giants as he attempts a comeback with the team after leaving in 2019 and taking the 2025 season off. He says stepping away helped him, but now he’s back to prove he can still perform at a high level, stressing that he came here to earn a roster spot and that nothing is guaranteed beyond the opportunity, with a commitment to work hard every day.

Giants Sign JuJu Smith-Schuster, Release Jason Sanders
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Giants Sign JuJu Smith-Schuster, Release Jason Sanders

The New York Giants signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders. Smith-Schuster is a nine-year veteran with 481 receptions for 5,624 yards and 33 TDs (including time with the Steelers, Chiefs, and Patriots), and joins a receiver group that has already been bolstered by Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios. With Sanders gone, New York now has two kickers on the roster (Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada).

Giants sign Beckham, JuJu and Berrios to one-year veteran-minimum deals
sports1 month ago

Giants sign Beckham, JuJu and Berrios to one-year veteran-minimum deals

The New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios to one-year veteran-minimum contracts ($1.3 million each), creating a low-cost, short-term depth plan and turning the receiver group into a real-but-not-guaranteed competition, with a focus on evaluating who can contribute and handle special-teams duties.

OBJ 2.0 Returns to Giants: Can Beckham Reignite His 2023 Form?
sports1 month ago

OBJ 2.0 Returns to Giants: Can Beckham Reignite His 2023 Form?

The Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. along with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios, bringing Beckham back to the franchise after a 2023 Ravens season and a 2024 Dolphins stint. The piece notes Beckham’s injury history but highlights his veteran route-savvy play and leadership, suggesting he could provide red-zone upside and locker-room value for a 2026 Giants—though his impact will depend on health and how his role fits within a deep WR group.

Giants bolster WR room with JuJu Smith-Schuster signing
sports1 month ago

Giants bolster WR room with JuJu Smith-Schuster signing

The New York Giants are signing JuJu Smith-Schuster after a workout, adding to a wide receiver group that already includes Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios as Malik Nabers waits for clearance from a torn ACL; JuJu posted 33 receptions for 345 yards and a TD for Kansas City last season, and Matt Nagy has joined the Giants as offensive coordinator.

Giants sign Beckham, JuJu and Berrios after workouts
sports1 month ago

Giants sign Beckham, JuJu and Berrios after workouts

In Monday’s NFL news roundup, the New York Giants signed veteran wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios after workouts, with Beckham and Berrios getting one-year deals and Smith-Schuster also joining. The rest of the roundup notes other offseason moves across the league, including the Rams trading for Myles Garrett and the Patriots acquiring A.J. Brown, among various front-office updates and signings.

Dart’s Trump moment tests the Giants’ unity and the politics of sports
sports1 month ago

Dart’s Trump moment tests the Giants’ unity and the politics of sports

An SB Nation opinion piece argues Jaxson Dart’s choice to appear with President Trump was his right, but it has sparked backlash within the Giants’ locker room, notably from Abdul Carter, who challenges Dart’s motives and how teammates view him. The article notes the long history of uneven consequences for athletes of color who engage in politics, contrasts that with the relatively minor PR fallout Dart has faced, and says the Giants want to move past the controversy as they focus on the 2026 season, with Dart and backup QB Jameis Winston working to unite the team.

OBJ Rejoins Giants, Shaping a New WR Core and Cap Outlook
sports1 month ago

OBJ Rejoins Giants, Shaping a New WR Core and Cap Outlook

The New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr., reuniting the former star with the team and inserting him into a reshaped wide receiver depth chart that includes Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Braxton Berrios, Jalin Hyatt, JuJu Smith-Schuster and more; the Giants reportedly had about $10.5 million in cap space. Beckham last played in 2024 with the Dolphins and was suspended for six games in 2025 for a PED violation, and he previously spent 2014-18 with the Giants, where he ranks No. 2 on the franchise’s all-time receiving list. The team hopes Beckham can be a reliable target for Jaxson Dart in 2026 after finishing 4-13 last season.

Odell Beckham Jr. Returns to Giants to Bolster Injured WR Corps
sports1 month ago

Odell Beckham Jr. Returns to Giants to Bolster Injured WR Corps

Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants, reuniting with the franchise that drafted him as they add JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios to help revitalize a wide receiver group hampered by injuries to Nabers, Slayton and Olszewski. Beckham’s return reunites him with longtime coach John Harbaugh’s circle of influence and provides veteran depth as the Giants push toward training camp.

Beckham Jr. Sets Up Second Giants Workout, Keeping Reunion Hopes Alive
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Beckham Jr. Sets Up Second Giants Workout, Keeping Reunion Hopes Alive

Odell Beckham Jr. will reportedly have a second workout for the New York Giants, signaling continued interest from both sides as speculation grows about a potential reunion. Beckham, who enjoyed multiple 1,000-yard seasons with the Giants early in his career and has battled injuries in recent years, hinted at unfinished business with the team after a charity appearance. In 2024 he posted nine catches for 55 yards with the Dolphins, and Giants coach John Harbaugh has noted the decision must be right for both Beckham and the team. The Giants have also seen roster changes, including Gunner Olszewski’s torn Achilles, and Malik Nabers’ readiness for the 2026 season remains uncertain. The second workout underscores that a return is far from guaranteed but remains a real possibility.)