The New York Giants have parted ways with a former All-Pro wide receiver before Sunday’s tilt against the Washington Commanders. Former Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills star Cole Beasley, who signed a one-year deal with the Giants this offseason, was granted his release on Friday.
The #Giants and WR Cole Beasley are mutually parting ways today, sources say. Beasley asked for his release off the practice squad and it was granted.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 20, 2023
Beasley never suited up in the regular season for the New York Giants. He had been on the practice squad injured list (IR) since before Week 1 with a leg injury. However, despite being activated before Week 6, Beasley did not crack the active roster. Additionally, he had four receptions for 33 yards in the preseason. The 34-year-old last played in the regular season in 2022, catching just six passes between the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccanneers.
Cole Beasley is a 12-year NFL veteran who could find himself joining a depleted receiving core sooner rather than later. He is just two years removed from an 82-catch campaign with the Buffalo Bills. Beasley posted three straight years of 100-plus targets from 2019 to 2021. The SMU product has 556 receptions for 5,744 yards and 34 touchdowns in his illustrious career.
Beasley was at the center of the COVID-19 conversation in 2021, taking to social media to declare his unwillingness to receive the vaccine. The former All-Pro publicly argued with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Buffalo Bills teammate Jerry Hughes. Beasley received a $15,000 fine for refusing to wear a mask at a team facility. Per ESPN, Beasley received fines nearing $100,000 for COVID-19-related issues.
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