The New York Giants have a renewed need at receiver after Gunner Olszewski recently tore his Achilles tendon. All eyes are on Odell Beckham.
The former Giants star attended Brian Burns’ charity game over the weekend, signed autographs for fans and spoke with Brandon London of the New York Post about the possibility of returning to his first NFL club.
“It’s a place I never wanted to go,” Beckham said. “And it’s just a special place in my heart, just seeing all those big blue jerseys — just hoping for the best.”
Beckham worked out for the Giants earlier this season, and new coach John Harbaugh didn’t dismiss the idea of adding the veteran receiver, but noted that it would have to be right for “both sides.”
The Giants are believed to be holding a WR practice on Monday and Beckham is expected to be one of the attendees.
The 33-year-old wide receiver didn’t play at all in 2025 after serving a six-game PED suspension. Beckham said the time away has made him appreciate the game more.
“I think you just rely on what you always rely on, which is my faith,” Beckham said. “And you know, God has a special purpose and journey for me, and being able to spend that time away just made me realize some things. You know, I left some things unfinished.”
In 2024, Beckham appeared in nine games with the Miami Dolphins and caught nine passes for 55 yards. He hasn’t been a significant part of an offense since a Super Bowl run with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, which ended with an ACL tear.
Beckham was asked what he would say to anyone who doubts whether he still has juice left.
“I guess we’ll find out soon,” Beckham said.
A return to New York would be full circle for the 2014 no. 12 overall pick. Beckham earned a Pro Bowl nod and passed for 1,300 yards in each of his first three seasons with the Giants before injuries took their toll. He hasn’t reached those numbers or made a Pro Bowl since 2016. Beckham spent two more seasons with Big Blue before being traded to Cleveland in 2019.