Odell Beckham Jr. returns to Giants, seeks role in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the New York Giants after being traded in 2019. At 33, Beckham faces questions about his previous ACL injuries and whether he can contribute effectively this summer. The Giants and their fans remember his outstanding past performances, though concerns linger about his current capabilities. Other notable returns to New York teams have seen mixed results, from Brandon Jacobs’ limited return to the more successful comeback of Darrelle Revis with the Jets.
- •Beckham rejoined the Giants after being traded in 2019.
- •He previously recorded multiple 1,000-yard seasons with the team.
- •Beckham has faced significant knee injuries in his career.
- •Other former Giants, like Jacobs and Manningham, had varied success in their returns.
- •Darrelle Revis had a successful resurgence with the Jets after two seasons with the Patriots.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Do athletes returning to New York teams usually succeed?
"It’s not probable, but there are a few success stories from past New York area sports teams.
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