Who Does Cole Beasley Play For?

One of the more consistent possession receivers in today’s NFL is Cole Beasley. He mainly operates as a slot receiver and is used in situations when the team needs a small gain during the later downs. An eleven year veteran of the game, Beasley is a very dependable player making big plays in crucial situations. Traditionally Beasley has never been the number one receiver for his teams, but having someone like him on your side has proved its merit.

Beasley’s game revolves on a few but consistent things which he does such as his excellent route running abilities. His knack to run patiently and let the play develop then accelerate quickly into the open field is every bit as useful as a true number one receiver with blistering pace. Furthermore, Beasley is equally adept at getting open whether he is up against man defense or zone defense as he finds a way to get the job done.

With a multitude of skills on offer, there was still a lot of hesitation in teams to draft Beasley back in 2012 primarily due to his size. A below average height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighing roughly 174 lb. the diminutive receiver was overlooked and went undrafted. However, teams then didn’t know that he would develop into a solid receiver that would be able to gain much more yards even after completing the catch. An advantage he uses many times in games when he makes quick turns after a reception to gain a little extra yardage. All in all, it is safe to say that even if Cole Beasely didn’t light up the league, he has been an integral part of the offense for the teams he has played with.

What team is Cole Beasley on

After playing a bit part role in the 2022 season, Beasley has signed a one year deal with the New York Giants for a little over $1 million. The official date of signing was 21 July 2023, and prior to his commitment with the Giants, Beasley was a free agent having completed his one year contract with the Buffalo Bills with his second stint.

What this means for the Giants is that Beasley will add depth to their wide receiving unit as the Giants struggled with injuries last year in that department. Plus, Beasley has already worked with Giants current head coach Brian Daboll in Buffalo as well as the general manager Joe Schoen, meaning he should be familiar with most of the system.

As a veteran of the game, he can coach the younger players, pass on his experience and generally guide them in route running which he himself excels at. On top of that, he adds great value to the team as a reliable and consistent option who has a very low turnover rate having fumbled the ball only six times in his long career so far. His consistency is equally notable in regards to always being available for games as he has hardly missed any games due to injury or illness. The only downside to this is that at 34 years of age, and having retired already once before, this doesn’t seem like a long term option. Still, anything can happen and maybe if things work out for everyone Beasley and the Giants may get more than just this one year.

Cole Beasley’s Past Teams

Back in 2012 after going undrafted, the Dallas Cowboys were the team to take a chance on Beasley and signed him to a three year rookie deal. Featuring in most of the games but as a backup, Beasley had a pretty decent seven year career with the Cowboys consisting of over 3,200 receiving yards to go along with 23 touchdowns.

In 2019, Beasley signed with the Bills and had the best three year stint of his career playing alongside Josh Allen with whom he found great chemistry. After three years with Buffalo, the former Cowboys receiver signed a one year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. Unfortunately though, he was more of a practice squad player and played in only two games before retiring on October 5, 2022.

By December 2022, the Bills were successful in hiring him to their practice squad essentially coaxing him out of retirement. Till the end of the season, Beasley 2 regular season and 2 playoff appearances for the Bills.