Most significant move: Due to the Odell Beckham Jr. injury and the inability of Mario Manningham to make the team, the New York Giants ended up having to carry six wide receivers, including undrafted Corey Washington and former Buccaneer Preston Parker, who's likely to open as the No. 1 punt returner. Once Beckham is healthy enough to play and return punts, they could drop a receiver and add at running back or tight end, where they only kept three players each.
Nassib will be backup: The Giants wanted 2013 fourth-round pick Ryan Nassib to win the No. 2 quarterback spot in camp, and he did, as they released 2013 backup Curtis Painter and will enter the season with only Nassib behind starter Eli Manning. Nassib played very well in the second halves of the Giants' preseason games. His accuracy remains inconsistent, but he showed good comfort and command of the offense when he was in games.
Beason back: Among the Giants' moves Saturday was the activation of middle linebacker Jon Beason from the PUP list. Beason missed all of training camp with a foot injury but is expected to practice Monday and could see some snaps in the regular-season opener Sept. 8 in Detroit.
What's next: With Kellen Davis cut and only three unproven tight ends left on the roster, the Giants are likely to take a look at tight ends who were cut elsewhere. They also could look for help at tackle as they churn the bottom of their roster in the coming days.
Giants moves: QB Curtis Painter, RB Michael Cox, DT Kelcy Quarles, DE Israel Idonije, CB Bennett Jackson, WR Julian Talley, LB Dan Fox, RB Kendall Gaskins, FB John Conner, OL Jamaal Johnson-Webb, TE Kellen Davis, DE Jordan Stanton, OL Adam Gress, CB Chandler Fenner, S Thomas Gordon, OL Rogers Gaines, OL Mark Asper, LB Terrell Manning, OL Eric Herman (reserve/suspended), CB Jayron Hosley (reserve/suspended), WR Mario Manningham (injured reserve), KR/PR Trindon Holliday (injured reserve).
