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A familiar name is returning to one of the NFL's most recognizable divisions.
According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants are signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., bringing the former Pro Bowler back to the franchise that drafted him and returning him to the NFC East.
For Philadelphia, the move adds another intriguing storyline to a division already loaded with star power and familiar faces. The Giants are also signing WR Braxton Berrios to a one-year deal, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
New York also looked at veteran Juju Smith-Schuster and Anthony Miller in that tryout. The signings come just days after wide receiver and kick returner Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles tendon during an OTA practice. Wide receivers Malik Nabers (knee) and Darius Slayton (core muscle) are also currently sidelined as they rehab injuries.
Beckham was one of the league's most dynamic players during his first stint with the Giants, producing three consecutive 1,300-yard seasons and becoming one of the NFL's biggest attractions. His spectacular one-handed catch against Dallas remains one of the most iconic plays in league history.
The player returning to New York, however, is much different from the one who left.
Now 33, Beckham has battled injuries and inconsistency throughout the latter stages of his career. Last spring, he accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. He also struggled during his most recent NFL action, appearing in nine games with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 before the two sides mutually agreed to part ways in December.
Beckham finished that season with nine receptions for 55 yards on 18 targets.
Since 2020, Beckham has recorded only one season with more than 500 receiving yards, highlighting the challenges he has faced in recapturing his earlier form.
Still, the Giants clearly see value in adding a veteran presence to their receiving room. Beckham's experience, leadership, and familiarity with the organization could make him a valuable contributor, even if he is no longer a featured offensive weapon.
For the Eagles, Beckham's return adds another recognizable name to a division already rife with intense rivalries and high expectations. Whether he becomes a significant on-field factor remains to be seen, but one of the NFC East's most memorable players is officially back where it all started.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles will see familiar face as Beckham rejoins Giants
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According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants are signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., bringing the former Pro Bowler back to the franchise that drafted him and returning him to the NFC East.
For Philadelphia, the move adds another intriguing storyline to a division already loaded with star power and familiar faces. The Giants are also signing WR Braxton Berrios to a one-year deal, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
New York also looked at veteran Juju Smith-Schuster and Anthony Miller in that tryout. The signings come just days after wide receiver and kick returner Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles tendon during an OTA practice. Wide receivers Malik Nabers (knee) and Darius Slayton (core muscle) are also currently sidelined as they rehab injuries.
Beckham was one of the league's most dynamic players during his first stint with the Giants, producing three consecutive 1,300-yard seasons and becoming one of the NFL's biggest attractions. His spectacular one-handed catch against Dallas remains one of the most iconic plays in league history.
The player returning to New York, however, is much different from the one who left.
Now 33, Beckham has battled injuries and inconsistency throughout the latter stages of his career. Last spring, he accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. He also struggled during his most recent NFL action, appearing in nine games with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 before the two sides mutually agreed to part ways in December.
Beckham finished that season with nine receptions for 55 yards on 18 targets.
Since 2020, Beckham has recorded only one season with more than 500 receiving yards, highlighting the challenges he has faced in recapturing his earlier form.
Still, the Giants clearly see value in adding a veteran presence to their receiving room. Beckham's experience, leadership, and familiarity with the organization could make him a valuable contributor, even if he is no longer a featured offensive weapon.
For the Eagles, Beckham's return adds another recognizable name to a division already rife with intense rivalries and high expectations. Whether he becomes a significant on-field factor remains to be seen, but one of the NFC East's most memorable players is officially back where it all started.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles will see familiar face as Beckham rejoins Giants
Continue reading...
