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Why Odell Beckham Jr. is returning to Giants after one-year NFL hiatus originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the most recognizable figures in the NFL over the last decade is making a return to roots of his stardom.
Odell Beckham Jr., a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year with the New York Giants, is headed back to the franchise for the 2026 season, per Adam Schefter.
Seven years following his trade from the Giants, Beckham is set to return to the Giants as a veteran weapon for Jaxson Dart.
Here's what to know about Beckham's return to New York after not playing in the NFL last season.
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Odell Beckham Jr. contract details
- Years: TBD
- Amount: TBD
For now, the details of Beckham's new Giants contract remain unclear.
However, he's heavily expected to land a one-year deal at 33 years old, two years removed from the last time he stepped onto the gridiron. Beckham worked out for the Giants earlier in the offseason, and at that time, no deal was struck.
Now, after working out a second time for his former team on Monday, Beckham is officially making his return to the Giants as one of the team's more notable offensive depth options.
Why are Giants signing Odell Beckham Jr.?
Both on the field and in the locker room, the Beckham signing has the potential to add some juice to the Giants' 2026 season. For a team that hasn't made the playoffs in three years, after hiring John Harbaugh as head coach and adding two top-10 NFL Draft selections, expectations are higher in New York for the coming fall — and one area the Giants still had room for an addition was wide receiver.
With Malik Nabers recovering from his torn ACL, Wan'Dale Robinson departing in free agency and the recent news of one depth option, Gunner Olszewski, rupturing his Achilles, New York had the potential to make an addition to its weapons for Dart. Monday's workouts of Beckham, Braxton Berrios and more were the latest signs that the team was willing to make an addition, and both Beckham and Berrios wound up with deals.
Beckham isn't going to be anything more than a depth option for the Giants, but if he's in good shape still, he can fill that role well. As recently as 2023, Beckham posted 565 yards and three touchdowns for the Ravens — where he was also coached by Harbaugh.
Off the field, Beckham can also be a veteran presence for a team loaded with young talent. Between Dart, Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Abdul Carter, Sonny Styles and more, the Giants have loaded up on potential young stars — and if there's someone who knows about being a young star in New York, it's Beckham, who now can be a mentor to Nabers.
Between his prior connection to Harbaugh and the franchise, and the Giants' need for receiver depth, Beckham should fit well into the team's 2026 plans. He may not play a significant role on the field, but as one of the more exciting players in team history, he'll be welcomed back by fans with open arms.
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