Odell Beckham Jr. took a step toward a possible return to New York on Monday, when he was in the Giants building for a physical. The move comes as odell beckham jr looks to restart his career with the team that helped make him a star. The Giants have not confirmed any immediate plan to sign him, and the situation remains open.
Giants evaluate Odell Beckham Jr. as reunion remains uncertain
The physical is the clearest sign yet that a reunion is being considered, but it is still only a step, not a signing. It remains unknown whether the Giants intend to add Beckham or are simply doing due diligence as they assess their options.
One source familiar with the situation said Beckham was in the building Monday for the physical, and another added that he also worked out with the team. The timing matters because any decision could come after the draft starts Thursday, though there is no immediate plan to move quickly.
Beckham, 33, did not play last season. He was also suspended for six games because of a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.
Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants have history on both sides
Odell Beckham Jr. was drafted by the Giants with the No. 12 overall pick in 2014, and he became one of the most recognizable players linked to the franchise during his first run in New York. He later returned to the idea of a comeback with the club after meeting with Giants head coach John Harbaugh last month at the NFL’s owners meetings in Arizona to discuss what that path might look like.
At those league meetings, Harbaugh said Beckham is an option the Giants will look at when asked if the team would have interest. Beckham has also made clear he wants to return to the NFL, and specifically expressed interest in returning to New York.
What the Giants may decide next
The Giants’ next move is not locked in, and the physical does not guarantee a deal. The team could keep evaluating Beckham’s status while waiting for the draft to begin Thursday, and any further step would depend on whether the sides decide a reunion makes sense.
Odell Beckham Jr. remains the central name in this story, but for now the Giants are only at the evaluation stage. The coming days should bring the first real indication of whether that interest turns into action or stays as another look at a familiar face.
