MAY 31: Beckham will indeed work out for the Giants on Monday, per Schwartz. He already tried out for the team in April with both sides remaining in touch and interested in a high-profile reunion.
A signing may not happen in the immediate aftermath of Monday’s workout, but the Giants will want a deal in place by mandatory minicamp, which kicks off on June 8, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. Given the uncertainty around Beckham, who has not played since 2024, his contract would almost certainly be for one year, likely at or close to the veteran minimum with the opportunity to earn much more via incentives.
MAY 30: With injuries ravaging the Giants’ receiving corps, the team plans to add another wideout, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports. The Giants will work out receivers Monday, per Schwartz, who names free agent Odell Beckham Jr. as a likely participant.
Beckham, who starred with the Giants from 2014-18, met with the team back in April. Head coach John Harbaugh stayed in touch with Beckham afterward, though a potential reunion was put on the back burner. The Giants now appear more willing to turn to Beckham after losing receiver Gunner Olszewski to a torn Achilles in practice on Friday. The chances of them signing Beckham have gone from almost zero to around 50/50, according to Schwartz.
While Olszewski is not high on the Giants’ list of targets, his injury was the latest blow to their depth chart. No. 1 wideout Malik Nabers‘ has endured a difficult recovery from the torn ACL and meniscus he suffered last September. Nabers’ status for Week 1 is up in the air, while Darius Slayton is on the mend from core-muscle surgery. Their issues have left the Giants with nine healthy receivers, according to Schwartz, who notes they need more available for 7-on-7s and full team drills.
With Nabers and Slayton working back from their surgeries, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, third-round rookie Malachi Fields, Isaiah Hodgins and Beaux Collins make up the Giants’ current top five. If Beckham joins the group, he would have to spend the summer months fighting for a roster spot. The fact that he doesn’t play special teams may work against him.
While Beckham boasts an impressive resume that includes 575 receptions, 59 touchdowns and three Pro Bowl trips, it is unknown if the 33-year-old is an NFL-caliber receiver anymore. He hasn’t taken the field since Dec. 8, 2024, when he was a member of the Dolphins. Beckham caught just nine passes for 55 yards in nine games that year. The 10-year veteran didn’t sign anywhere last season, but he still had to serve a six-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
Beckham’s original Giants stint ended when they traded him to the Browns in 2019 for a first-round pick (which became Dexter Lawrence), a third-rounder and safety Jabrill Peppers. In addition to those teams and the Dolphins, Beckham has suited up for the Rams and Ravens. Beckham played for Harbaugh in 2023 in Baltimore, where he pulled in 35 catches for 565 yards and three TDs over 14 games. The former star’s stock has continued dropping since then, but rejoining Harbaugh in New York would give Beckham a chance to earn his way back into the league.
The WR getting serious consideration is:
RAY DAR
Why not
Adding a washed up diva receiver who still thinks he’s in his prime, even though that was a decade ago.
What indication do you have that OBJ thinks he’s in his prime?
There’s going to be some backlash from Giants fans if the signing goes down but most New Yorkers have Knicks fever and might not even notice 🙂
If nothing else, the Knicks playing San Antonio will keep the barely breathing tabloids from digging further into Abdul Carter vs. Jaxson Dart.
If not OBJ then who is left on the free agent market? What other options? Yes Let’s go Knicks!!! It’s now or never with this group. Mitch and Shamet could be gone and changes made to stay under second apron
The could wait until training camp cuts start. Only issue there is less time with team in practice and preseason but team would get a better option.
Deebo, Hill, Diggs, Hopkins, Curtis Samuel, Keenan Allen, Renfrow, Dotson, Zay Jones, Berrios, Smith-Schuster, Sky Moore, Cooks.
Not saying any of them are better just throwing out some names.
Giants are bringing in Berrios and JuJu for a tryout alongside Beckham. Berrios to fill the KR slot after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles in spring workouts.
Please do it. Nothing better than paying a guy to contribute nothing and think he’s important
Camp body