Odell Beckham Jr. returns to Giants and aims to earn roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Odell Beckham Jr. acknowledged he must work to secure a roster spot with the New York Giants following his signing. After his first offseason practice with the team on June 3, Beckham expressed a commitment to earning his place on the roster. The Giants are looking to fill gaps after Gunner Olszewski's injury, with Beckham competing alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios. Beckham last played in December 2024 for Miami and has been training to regain his form after a suspension earlier. Beckham described his return to the Giants as a surreal feeling, emphasizing his passion for the game.
- •Beckham signed with the Giants earlier this week.
- •He participated in his first offseason practice on June 3.
- •Olszewski's Achilles injury prompted the signing.
- •Beckham has not played since December 2024.
- •He faces competition from other receivers for a spot.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. understands he has to earn a roster spot with the Giants
"Odell Beckham Jr. does not expect to have a roster spot handed to him after returning to the New York Giants. “I know I’ve got a lot of work to do,” Beckham said Wednesday after his first offseason workout practice with the team since signing Monday. Beckham, 33, worked out for the Giants in April, and coach John Harbaugh said the conditions would have to be right for a reunion.
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