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Odell Beckham Jr news
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The gist
Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the Giants in a preseason game, catching two passes for six yards. He's battling for a roster spot after sitting out 2025.
Background
Beckham, a former Giants star, re-signed with New York this offseason for a full-circle moment. He hasn't played since Dec. 8, 2024, and sat out the 2025 season. He's competing with veterans like Darnell Mooney, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios for a roster spot.
How it unfolded
- Dec 8, 2024Beckham's last game action before his return.
- 2025Beckham sat out the entire season.
- Aug 16, 2026Beckham played in the Giants' preseason opener against the Vikings, his first game with the team since 2018.
- Aug 17, 2026Beckham said the return 'was everything I was expecting it to be' and that he felt good.
- Aug 22, 2026Beckham is expected to get more playing time in the second preseason game against the Dolphins.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Giants GM Joe Schoen said he's impressed by the way Beckham looks right now.
- Coach
- Head coach John Harbaugh said he loves Odell and is curious how it will turn out.
- Caution
- Analysts note Beckham's two catches for six yards is not evidence of decline, but also not evidence of the opposite.