With Beckham Suspended, Giants Sign Receiver Ben Edwards
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Giants have filled Odell Beckham Jr.'s space on the roster by promoting receiver Ben Edwards from their practice squad.
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Beckham does not count on the roster because he is suspended for a game for his actions last Sunday against Carolina. His appeal of his suspension was denied Wednesday.
Edwards has been a member of the practice squad since Nov. 17. He will be eligible to play Sunday night at Minnesota.
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Receiver Julian Talley was signed to take Edwards' place on the practice squad.
Edwards was in training camp with the Giants, but pulled his hamstring and was waived/injured on July 31. He caught 207 passes for 2,196 yards and 15 touchdowns at Richmond.
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