# John Breech: The unsigned newsletter flagged Odell Beckham Jr. among 20 big names in danger of being released ahead of Sunday's cut deadline. **Claimed:** Aug 27, 2026 **Pundit:** John Breech — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/john-breech **Outlet:** CBS Sports — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/cbs-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-candidates-for-cutdown-day-plus-pro-bowl-gets-canceled-and-ranking-every-roster-1-32/ One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened. Nothing to score yet: this grades once the result is in. > we also decided to take a look at 20 big names that could be released this weekend. The list includes Odell Beckham Jr. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Odell Beckham Jr. to move** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Odell Beckham Jr. - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Odell Beckham Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/odell-beckham-jr ## What others said about the same people - Carter Bahns on Odell Beckham Jr.: The unsigned newsletter names five big-name veterans it expects to be cut ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline, saying not to be surprised if they are free agents by the end of the weekend. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/335e7525-e537-4e8d-8f46-297b444b6e76 (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that Calvin Austin's season-ending ACL injury and placement on IR improves Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances of making the Giants' 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/023f6a1c-9291-45f1-beea-415e1e285f06 (scored 100) - Carter Bahns on Odell Beckham Jr.: An unsigned CBS Sports piece names 20 notable veterans it considers at risk of being cut before the 53-man roster deadline, with several pegged for the practice squad or outright release, and also sketches a few depth-chart pecking orders (Titans QBs, Panthers tight ends, Texans receivers, Eagles backfield). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/94f49c83-2307-4f25-b10c-b1cba9df5dbc (scored 0) - Patricia Traina on Odell Beckham Jr.: Traina expects Odell Beckham Jr. to make the Giants' 53-man roster, and believes Jalin Hyatt will not make the roster and is headed to injured reserve. She also suggests one or both of Theo Johnson and Tanner Conner may miss the preseason finale. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/1a504458-86b9-4b1a-8432-5da87bd1ecb3 (scored 100) - Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Odell Beckham Jr.: Ochocinco predicted the Bengals would score about 42 points and overwhelm Tampa Bay, and said not to be surprised if Odell posts over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown while filling the void left by Malik Nabers' absence. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/489fd360-3b9e-428b-bd3b-f1bb01063876 (not settled) - Jarvis Landry on Odell Beckham Jr.: Co-host (identified in the transcript only as "Jarvis") picked division orders across the league, had Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Chicago, New England, Cincinnati, Denver and Jacksonville winning their divisions, Seattle and the Rams out of the NFC West, and a Rams win over the Bengals in the Super Bowl. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8094129b-e6ba-407b-bc46-b857ce3893ee (not settled) ## More trade and signing calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Chris Brockman on Baker Mayfield: Brockman's season-preview overreactions: Fernando Mendoza becomes an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist; Dak Prescott wins MVP and the Cowboys win the Super Bowl; Jesse Minter's Ravens win the AFC North; C.J. Stroud leads Houston to the AFC's No. 1 seed; Jonathan Taylor approaches 2,000 rushing yards; Baker Mayfield wins the NFC South, goes 12-5 and reaches the NFC title game while landing a $60 million-per-year deal; and Aaron Rodgers throws 35-plus touchdowns as the Steelers go 11-6 and win the North. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/d508736e-a824-4fa0-854c-df4ebdd9ef02 (scored 100) - Mike Moraitis on DaRon Bland: Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/66b5ed7b-41bd-4f67-9b4d-16eae4675e67 (scored 100) - Bucky Brooks on Keenan Allen: Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 (scored 100) - Jon Gruden on Baker Mayfield: The former Buccaneers head coach predicted that Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield are closer on a new contract than believed and that an extension will get done. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/10bb8ff2-886c-488e-b693-fb4ea9dd5880 (scored 100) - Joel Corry on Baker Mayfield: The unsigned CBS Sports analysis lays out the contract it believes Tampa Bay will have to give Mayfield at minimum: a two-year extension averaging $50 million per year with $110 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8a840ff4-f1e5-48ca-bec6-ba41e9ef2396 (scored 100) - Seth Walder on Kayshon Boutte: Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0263bd78-6c5c-41c5-8615-0467d8ef521a (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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