New York Giants evaluate Odell Beckham Jr reunion in second workout
The New York Giants are evaluating a potential reunion with Odell Beckham Jr by hosting the former star wide receiver for a second off-season workout.
The franchise is exploring veteran additions following an Achilles injury to kick returner Gunner Olszewski during organized team activities.
Key offensive weapons Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton are also currently sidelined as they rehabilitate knee and core muscle issues respectively.
Exploring veteran receiver options
Alongside the 33-year-old, New York is assessing JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios and Anthony Miller in recent tryouts.
A return to MetLife Stadium would mark a full-circle moment for the lightning-rod playmaker.
The 2014 first-round draft pick enjoyed a record-breaking start to his career with three consecutive 1,300-yard seasons before injuries derailed his initial stint in New York.
He most recently recorded nine catches for 55 yards during a 2024 spell with the Miami Dolphins.
Unfinished business in New York
The former Pro Bowler was in the area for a charity softball game this weekend and reportedly spoke of having unfinished business with his former team.
Any new role would look vastly different from his initial tenure as the primary offensive target.
Instead, the veteran would be competing for a lower-depth roster spot and acting as a mentor to younger talents like rookie Nabers.
The receiver has also maintained contact with Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh following their time together during the 2023 campaign.
“Talked to Odell a lot, probably three of four times in the last week, to see where he’s at, where we’re at.”
John Harbaugh
Harbaugh noted that while previous workouts went well, any signing must be the right fit for both parties.
“Odell wants to be the kind of player that can make a difference. I’m pretty sure that he can make a team in the National Football League right now. But can he make a difference and is it something he wants to do and is his body going to hold up the way he wants it to?”
John Harbaugh
Meanwhile, Smith-Schuster is also aiming to secure a contract after spending the past two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The former Steeler previously played under new Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and registered 345 receiving yards last year.