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Source: OBJ works out for Giants, takes physical
TL;DR
Odell Beckham Jr. worked out and took a physical with the New York Giants, but no signing is imminent. The Giants may wait until after the draft to make a decision.
Key points
- Odell Beckham Jr. worked out for the New York Giants
- No signing appears imminent for Beckham
- Giants may wait for draft results before making a decision
Odell Beckham Jr.New York GiantsMiami Dolphins
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team on Monday, sources told ESPN.
While a return to New York remains a possibility, no signing appears imminent, according to a source. It seems likely the Giants will wait to see how the draft pans out later this week.
Beckham, 33, has expressed a desire to play this season, and wants a return to the team that drafted him in 2014 out of LSU. He even met with Giants ownership and new coach John Harbaugh several weeks back at the NFL's annual meetings to state his case.
The Giants have been open to a potential reunion and wanted to see how Beckham looked in person before proceeding. The former Pro Bowl receiver has been training this offseason in Arizona.
Beckham did not play this past season. The previous year he appeared in nine games for the Miami Dolphins, logging nine catches for 55 yards.
The fan favorite has focused his attention on New York and has not been shy about his desire to return to the Giants.
"That sounds great; if that opportunity presents itself, I would love to do that. I would be excited about that," Beckham said to sports show host Kay Adams in an interview before the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles last month.
It would take Harbaugh's approval to get him back into the NFL and to New York. Harbaugh spoke favorably about Beckham at the NFL's annual meeting in Phoenix.
Beckham played for Harbaugh in Baltimore during the 2023 season. He had 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns that season.
"He and I do talk. We do text," Harbaugh said. "We've maintained a really great relationship. He's one of my very favorite people in the world. It's not like you don't talk to guys on things like that. And certainly, we have."
Beckham has seemed more willing than the Giants to date. New York re-signed veteran wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency over the past month.
Q&A
What happened during Odell Beckham Jr.'s workout with the Giants?
Odell Beckham Jr. had a workout and physical with the New York Giants as they evaluate the possibility of signing him.
Why is Odell Beckham Jr. interested in returning to the Giants?
Beckham wants to return to the team that drafted him in 2014 and has expressed a desire to play this season.
What are the Giants' plans regarding Odell Beckham Jr. after the draft?
The Giants are likely to wait until after the draft to decide on a potential signing of Beckham.
