EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants hosted free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. For a workout and physical on Monday, marking a significant step toward a potential reunion with the team that drafted him in 2014, according to multiple reports confirmed by ESPN and the New York Post.
Beckham, who turns 33 in November, has not played in the NFL since the 2024 season, during which he appeared in nine games for the Miami Dolphins, recording nine receptions for 55 yards. His last full season came in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, where he caught 35 passes for 565 yards and three touchdowns under then-offensive coordinator John Harbaugh, now the Giants’ head coach.
The workout and medical evaluation were conducted at the Giants’ facility in East Rutherford, with sources telling ESPN that even as a signing is not imminent, the organization wanted to assess Beckham’s current condition in person before proceeding further. The visit is expected to continue into Tuesday to allow the Giants’ medical staff to evaluate his recovery and fitness level.
Beckham has expressed a strong desire to return to New York, the franchise that selected him 12th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft out of LSU. In an interview with sports host Kay Adams before the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles last month, he said, “That sounds great. if that opportunity presents itself, I would love to do that. I would be excited about that.”
The Giants have been open to the idea of a reunion, particularly given Beckham’s history with Harbaugh. The two worked together in Baltimore during the 2023 season, and Harbaugh spoke favorably about Beckham at the NFL’s annual meetings in Phoenix earlier this year, calling him one of his favorite players to coach over his decades-long career.
Beckham did not play during the 2024 NFL season after being suspended for six games due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Prior to that, he spent time with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, winning Super Bowl LVI, and had stints with the Cleveland Browns (2019–2021) and Miami Dolphins (2024).
During his initial five-year run with the Giants from 2014 to 2018, Beckham established himself as one of the league’s most dynamic receivers. He earned three Pro Bowl selections, was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, and became the first player in NFL history to record over 75 receptions, 1,100 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns in a rookie season.
Despite the interest, no contract discussions have advanced to the point of immediacy. A source told ESPN that the Giants are likely to wait until after the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins later this week, before making any decisions on adding veteran receivers like Beckham to their roster.
The Giants’ receiving corps currently includes established players such as Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt, along with emerging talent from the 2025 draft class. Adding Beckham would provide a veteran presence and a familiar face to the offense, though questions remain about his ability to replicate his peak form after two seasons away from consistent playing time.
Beckham last trained in Arizona during the offseason, preparing for a potential return to the field. His workout with the Giants marked the first time he had been evaluated by an NFL team since his release by the Dolphins following the 2024 season.
Should a reunion materialize, it would represent one of the most talked-about comebacks in recent NFL history, given Beckham’s status as a former franchise icon and his enduring popularity among Giants fans. His No. 13 jersey remains one of the most popular items sold at the team’s official store, even years after his departure.
For now, both sides are taking a measured approach. The Giants want to ensure any addition fits within their long-term plans, while Beckham seeks a opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a team with which he shares deep roots.
The next confirmed checkpoint in this situation will come after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, when the Giants are expected to reassess their roster needs and potentially revisit negotiations with Beckham’s representatives.
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