New York Giants look to cut $30M salary cap player and consider Odell Beckham reunion

The New York Giants, now under head coach John Harbaugh, are evaluating roster moves ahead of the 2026 season. Offensive line insiders suggest the team may release veteran left guard Jon Runyan Jr., whose $30 million contract is entering its final year, to free roughly $9 million in cap space. Competition from younger linemen such as Daniel Faalele and former first‑round pick Evan Neal is cited as a factor in the potential decision.

In parallel, the Giants are arranging a workout that could feature former first‑round receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is in the area for a celebrity softball game. The move comes as the receiving corps deals with several injuries: Gunner Olszewski is out with a torn Achilles, Darius Slayton is recovering from a sports‑hernia, and Malik Nabers remains on the PUP list after an ACL and meniscus tear. Harbaugh said of Nabers, “He's in the middle of it… it’s not a simple knee, you know.” The team says it will be ready either way for the start of training camp.