Odell Beckham Jr. shares moment with son before Giants preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Odell Beckham Jr. embraced his son, Zydn, on the sidelines before the Giants’ preseason opener against the Vikings on August 15, 2026. This marked Beckham’s return to the team after last playing for New York in 2018. Beckham picked up Zydn and they exchanged a playful handshake. The moment was captured in a video shared by the NFL, showing Beckham’s family presence at MetLife Stadium, where Zydn wore an LSU jersey supporting his father. Beckham has spoken previously about the challenges of fatherhood and his hopes for instilling values in his son, highlighting a focus on love and moral guidance as they navigate their new dynamic after Beckham's split from ex-partner Lauren Wood.
- •Beckham connects with son Zydn before Giants preseason game.
- •This is Beckham's first game with New York since 2018.
- •Beckham's family was present at MetLife Stadium.
- •Zydn wore an LSU jersey in support of his father.
- •Beckham aims to teach his son important life values.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. Shares Heartwarming Moment with Son Before His First Giants Game Since 2018
"Before rejoining the team this offseason, Beckham made his NFL debut with Big Blue in 2014
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