The New York Giants have conducted a workout and physical with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday. This move signals a potential reunion with the player who began his NFL career with the franchise. The team's engagement with Beckham Jr. has intensified in recent weeks, with head coach John Harbaugh expressing a favorable view of the receiver.
Beckham Jr.'s presence at the Giants' facility for a physical and workout on Monday represents a tangible step towards a potential contract signing.
Harbaugh met with Beckham Jr. during the NFL's annual meetings in Phoenix last month, a discussion where the receiver reportedly advocated for his return to the team. This past season, Beckham Jr. did not play. His career statistics across 10 seasons include 575 receptions, 7,987 receiving yards, and 59 touchdowns in 119 games. He was a Pro Bowl selection in his first three seasons.
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Other figures within the Giants organization have also shown openness to the possibility of Beckham Jr. rejoining the team. Malik Nabers, a current Giants wide receiver, had previously petitioned publicly for Beckham Jr.'s return via Instagram. Quarterback Jaxson Dart also indicated he had spoken with Beckham Jr. about Harbaugh after the coach's hiring.
Beckham Jr. himself has expressed a desire to play this season and has participated in recent events, such as the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, where he reportedly displayed flashes of his past form. However, the extent of his current NFL readiness remains a subject of consideration, with past performance metrics, like his 40.6 yards per game in a more recent stint, falling below his earlier peak with the Giants (92.8 yards per game).
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The Giants' current offseason activities include navigating the NFL Draft, which begins on April 23rd. Reports suggest the team might be considering a wide receiver with one of their draft picks, potentially to bolster the receiving corps supporting quarterback Jaxson Dart, especially following a trade that sent Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals.
