Yardbarker
x
Big Blue not claiming former Giant wideout Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s best years in the NFL were spent with the Giants. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Big Blue not claiming former Giant wideout Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants improved to 3-6 on the season via Sunday's 23-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders one day before the Cleveland Browns officially parted ways with unhappy wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is available to the Giants and every other team via waivers before he can become a free agent. 

Beckham earned three Pro Bowl nods during his best days with the Giants, and some wondered if they would claim him as they attempt to keep their campaign afloat and evaluate young quarterback Daniel Jones. 

According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, Giants coach Joe Judge was asked Monday about the possibility of a reunion involving the 29-year-old. 

"Wouldn’t expect anything," Judge responded. 

Williams points out that the Giants don't have the available cap space to afford the $7.25 million of salary attached to Beckham if they tried to claim him. The odds of Beckham signing with Big Blue at a discounted price this fall are perceived to be quite low, and it's been reported the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are atop his list of desired future employers assuming he clears waivers as most expect. 

The Saints and Detroit Lions have also confirmed they're not claiming Beckham before he reaches free agency. 

Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!