Part of the Giants’ buy-in-bulk effort at slot receiver this year, Cole Beasley did not make New York’s 53-man roster out of training camp and has not played in a game this season. It does not look like the veteran will suit up for the Giants, despite his ties to Brian Daboll.
Beasley requested his release from the Giants’ practice squad, and NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo indicates the team will grant it. The lack of an opportunity forming led to Beasley’s request, per ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan, who adds the 34-year-old pass catcher wants to continue his career elsewhere.
Beasley announced his retirement early last season, leaving the Buccaneers in October, but re-emerged with the Bills later in the campaign. Seeing Jamison Crowder go down with a fractured ankle and Isaiah McKenzie struggle in the slot role prompted Buffalo to reach out to Beasley about coming back. Beasley, who played for the Bills from 2019-21 after signing a free agent deal, caught two passes for 18 yards in two regular-season games. But the enduring slot weapon added five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs.
The Giants’ all-action approach on the slot front included deals with Crowder and Parris Campbell and Sterling Shepard re-signing. Crowder did not make the Giants’ roster and did not return on a post-camp P-squad pact, with the Giants preferring Beasley, who signed just before training camp. A late-summer injury led Beasley to Big Blue’s practice squad injured list, but he has since recovered and had been working out with the team again.
As of late, Campbell has seen his role diminish. Shepard, who suffered a torn Achilles last year but returned in time for Week 1, has been a nonfactor thus far in his eighth season. The Giants have reinstalled 2022 second-round pick Wan’Dale Robinson, who suffered an ACL tear last year, as their top inside receiver. Second-year UDFA Dennis Houston now resides as the only wideout on the Giants’ taxi squad.
Top landing spots for him: Chiefs, Ravens, Steelers, Colts
Another top landing spot: his couch.
Lmao that’s funny but he will make a roster even if it’s practice team. I’d like to see him play slot and catch passes from Mahomes. He could fit well in Reid’s offense
The Chiefs could have got him off practice squad. With the improved play and chemistry with Mahomes and Rice and Hardman trade don’t see it happening.
It was an example bro
And I was just opening a discussion with you bro. And commenting. Whatever bro
I hear you brother I meant no offense. You’re right chiefs was bad example but Beasley is an old vet without a ring. I can only see him eyeing contenders. Dolphins? Niners? Lions?
Hate to break it to Beasely, but he was already on the practice squad.
Any team could have created a roster spot for him. They had no interest.
The best he can do is another practice squad.
Probably. He may not have issue with that, though, if he feels that there is a chance of him getting in to the game. Of course, the counter argument easily is that if he was good enough still, that there would a chance…
But I think that right now, it’s about Beasley’s perception. If he thinks that there’s a good chance, he’ll sign with a practice squad somewhere. Like SentinelATL above said, Beasley feels like a great fit in a Reid offense. If the Chiefs want him, a practice squad deal would a no risk m, no foul way to add him. There are others that could be similar.
Maybe…but it’s not like the Giants have a bunch of established receivers ahead of him.
He still couldn’t get a look there.
I don’t think he gets into another NFL game. He is just a name now.
You’re probably right, I wasn’t disagreeing with you. But teams do sign guys like that all the time. I could see him getting into a game as an extra receiver, but I’m with you in that I don’t think that Beasley will ever be a featured player again. He’s an experienced depth option at this point. But guys like that do get signed, and sometimes get a catch or two. Chances are likely that what you’re saying is true. I just could maybe see another signing as a possibility, even if it doesn’t amount to much.
Giants should have held onto Crowder he’s done a nice job returning kicks in Washington. Something they could have used with their poor special teams.
Think Beasley has takin 1 too many blows cutting across middle underneath. That or he’s just stoopid. Practice Squad All-Star.
Howie should pair him with Julio so the Eagles can have the “Oldest show on Earth”.