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The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday after he recorded zero catches and only one target in his first three games. Head coach John Harbaugh stated the decision was strictly about roster fit and offensive production, denying any connection to media attention. Beckham, who had not played since 2024, is now a free agent, while the Giants signed Braxton Berrios to fill the roster spot.
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday after he recorded zero catches and only one target in his first three games. Coach John Harbaugh stated the move was mutual and that the team could not integrate Beckham into their offense or special teams. Beckham, who had previously played for the Rams, is now a free agent, with the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and Carolina Panthers identified as potential landing spots due to their own receiving corps injuries.
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday, ending his brief return to the franchise. Beckham appeared in just 19 snaps across the first three games, recording zero catches and only one target. Despite making the 53-man roster after a strong preseason, his lack of regular playing time and absence from special teams led the team to part ways, potentially to clear cap space or acquire draft compensation.
The Green Bay Packers have aggressively reshuffled their roster to address a severe offensive line crisis, signing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson to the active roster and former first-round pick Mekhi Becton to the practice squad. These moves follow a disastrous 1-2 start where the line failed to protect quarterback Jordan Love and generate a viable rushing attack. With starting left guard Aaron Banks injured and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele placed on injured reserve, the team is relying on experienced veterans to stabilize the unit. Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that while the new players may not start immediately due to learning curves, the team is prioritizing fundamental improvements in run blocking and pass protection to salvage the season.
Pittsburgh kept four true quarterbacks on its 53-man roster—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar—an unusual setup the team intends to carry through the season, according to GM Omar Khan. While the move is feasible in the short term, injuries and roster churn will test it over 18 weeks; historical examples (Jets 2020, Dolphins 2018, Redskins/Raiders/Jets 2013) show four QBs rarely survive an entire season. Pittsburgh is currently healthy aside from DeShon Elliott’s IR stint, but that could complicate the plan when he returns.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he loves the current roster but the evaluation isn’t finished after the initial 53-man cut, as New England continues shuffling the roster with waiver adds (Cameron Latu, Darius Muasau), IR moves (Bryce Baringer, Khalil Jacobs), and in-season acquisitions (Corey Kiner, Walter Rouse, Jaylen Reed) while trading Kayshon Boutte. The goal is to build depth before the Sept. 9 opener vs. Seattle, with more tweaks possible.
The author revisits his Steelers 53-man roster predictions, highlighting hits like Travis Homer being cut to the practice squad (with Lew Nichols following) and the safeties Rayshawn Jenkins and Robert Spears-Jennings sticking on the roster; only two of his final inclusions didn’t survive the initial 53—LB Elandon Roberts and OT Broderick Jones (the latter traded to Dallas). His biggest misses were keeping Roberts on the roster, underestimating the third running back with rookie Eli Heidenreich making the team, and not predicting seven defensive linemen (he would’ve added Dean Lowry over UDFA Kevin Jobity Jr.). He also notes odds from his offseason deconstruction, such as Malik Harrison’s high miss rate and Ryan McCollum’s low odds that still stuck, with the 53-man results shaping expectations for future projections.
Washington unveiled its initial 53-man roster, highlighting depth gaps caused by injuries (Laremy Tunsil and center Allegretti’s issues, plus IR designations for Trey Amos and Jeremy McNichols) and the possibility of later adjustments via waivers before Week 1 vs. Philadelphia. The roster features 3 QBs, 3 RBs, 7 WRs, 4 TEs, 10 OL, 6 DL, 4 EDGE, 5 ILBs, 3 CBs, 5 safeties, and specialists, with further changes likely as injuries heal and waivers are explored.
With the preseason wrapped, Cincinnati is predicted to finalize a 53-man roster across QB (Burrow, Flacco), RB (Brown, Perine, Tahj Brooks), WR (Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, Meyers, Young, Charlie Jones) with Mitchell Tinsley among the cuts; TE (Gesicki, Sample, Endries, All Jr., Hudson); OL (nine-man line led by Brown Jr., Karras, Risner, Mims); DL (11-man group including Mafe, Lawrence, Allen, Murphy, Hill); LBs (Knight, Carter, Burks, Bozeman); CBs (Turner, Hill, Ivey, Davis, Jones, Tacario Davis); Safeties (Cook, Battle, Dugger, Jules); and Special Teams (McPherson, Rehkow, Wagner) remain. Notable cuts include Sean Clifford and Josh Johnson at QB, plus several veterans at WR/RB/TE and trenches. The piece also flags swing-tackle depth as a likely area to address before Week 1.
A week-and-a-half into training camp, Philadelphia has 35 locks on the 53-man roster (up from 34), led by Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and a core group at WR/OL/DB. Darius Cooper jumps from bubble to lock, while Byron Young and Michael Carter are promoted from non-locks; eight players moved up from the not-quite-locks, and 27 remain in the bubble with 21 longshots. Notable shifts include Will Shipley dropping toward the bubble, Cam Majors stepping up when Cam Jurgens left practice, Jake Majors rising, and Kapena Gushiken/Joshua Weru emerging as potential depth pieces. The roster picture will continue to evolve through the preseason.
Eight practices in, Arrowhead Pride lays out a 53-man Chiefs roster: Mahomes is backed by Justin Fields and a rising Garrett Nussmeier at QB; four running backs and six receivers; a tight end trio of Kelce, Gray and Wiley; nine offensive linemen. On defense, four tackles, five ends, five linebackers, six corners and five safeties form the core, with specialists Butker, Araiza and Winchester. Notable near-calls include Armstrong over Remigio, Briningstool left off, Kohou over Knowles, and Fulton’s injury considerations influencing the cornerback group.
Washington’s offseason roster sits at 91 due to the IPP rule, but the reported Rasul Douglas signing hasn’t been matched with a roster move, prompting questions about a 92-man listing. This piece presents a 92-man depth chart as a snapshot of camp readiness, notes Brooks’s release and Firsker’s signing, and discusses Williams as a primary outside receiver and Sainristil/Amos how the secondary might align, while clarifying the chart reflects depth rather than a game-day lineup and that another roster move is expected before camp.
The Chicago Bears made two waiver claims, signing linebacker D’Marco Jackson and cornerback Jaylon Jones, and signed 15 players to their practice squad as part of their roster adjustments for the 2025 season.
The Denver Broncos finalized their 53-man roster and are filling their 16-man practice squad with a mix of veterans and rookies, while also managing waiver claims and releases, including signing several players to their practice squad and losing some to other teams.
The article discusses potential candidates for the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad following the initial 53-man roster cut, highlighting players who could be claimed, those who should make it, and fringe contenders, emphasizing the fluid nature of roster building and the importance of practice squad players for team depth and development.