Former Giants CB Sam Beal Is Missing: What We Know So Far
Sam Beal, the former New York Giants cornerback hasn’t been seen since July 2025. This situation has left his family, friends, and former teammates desperate for answers. The concern for Beal’s safety is growing and its scarry what has been known so far.
The Timeline: A Summer Disappearance
According to his sister the 29-year-old was last seen on July 13, 2025. The location was Virginia Beach, a popular coastal hub. According to family accounts and missing-person records, the last confirmed interaction involved Beal dropping off his girlfriend and borrowing her car. That was the last time anyone saw him.
In the fast-paced world of professional sports, players often move between cities, change numbers, or go “off the grid” during retirement. However, a total cessation of contact for nearly seven months is unprecedented and alarming. This isn’t a case of a former player wanting privacy; his family emphasizes that this silence is completely out of character.
The Car and the Clues
What transforms this from a missing person case into a baffling mystery is the physical evidence left behind. The vehicle Beal borrowed was eventually recovered, but the condition of the interior has raised more questions than answers.
According to his sister’s public pleas, the car was found with Beal’s shoes and socks on the passenger floorboard. Additionally, there was sand discovered on the floor mats.
These details paint a confusing picture. The family notes that when Beal left on July 13, he had:
- The clothes on his back
- A pair of slides
- His wallet and ID
There was no luggage. There were no packed bags indicating a trip. The lack of personal items suggests he did not intend to be gone for long. The presence of sand and the discarded footwear in the recovered vehicle has led to intense speculation about his movements near the coast, but so far, these clues haven’t led to his location.
From Supplemental Draft Pick to Missing Person
To understand the outpouring of support, it helps to remember Beal’s unique path to the NFL. He wasn’t a standard draft pick. He entered the league via the 2018 Supplemental Draft—a mechanism used for players whose eligibility changed after the regular draft.
The New York Giants used a third-round pick to secure him, a significant investment that showed how much talent the front office saw in the Western Michigan standout. However the off the field issues and the constant injuries held him back from his potential.
The Family’s Desperate Plea
For the last several months, the search for Sam Beal has been driven largely by his family. His sister, Essence, has taken to social media platforms like Facebook to fill in the gaps that law enforcement is currently investigating.
The emotional strain on the family is immense. They have filed the necessary missing-person paperwork and are working with the Kenwood Police Department. By sharing identifying documents and photos, they hope to spark a memory in someone who might have seen him.
Media outlets like TMZ first broke the specifics of the family’s social media posts, which has helped catapult the story from a local police matter to national sports news. The hope is that this increased visibility will generate new leads.
How You Can Help
If you have any information regarding Sam Beal’s whereabouts, or if you saw a man matching his description in the Virginia Beach area around mid-July 2025, do not assume the information is too small or insignificant.
Who to contact:
Please direct any tips to the Kenwood Police Department or reach out via the contact information provided in the family’s public missing-person posts.
Hopefully Beal Can Be Located
Sam Beal is more than a former cornerback or a draft statistic. He is a brother, a son, and a friend. The clock is ticking, and the football world is holding its breath, hoping for his safe return. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
