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Odell Beckham Jr. to work out for Giants on Monday

Published 1 June 2026

Former All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is scheduled to work out for the New York Giants on Monday, marking a significant step toward a potential reunion with the team that drafted him. The workout comes as the Giants evaluate their receiving corps following a recent injury to backup wideout and kick returner Gunner Olszewski, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon.

Beckham, 33, has not played in an NFL game since December 2024, when he was with the Miami Dolphins. His last season saw limited production, with nine receptions for 55 yards across nine games. He was out of the league entirely last season after receiving a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

The possibility of a return has been building for months. Sources indicate the Giants and Beckham have maintained contact and share mutual interest in a deal. First-year head coach John Harbaugh, who coached Beckham in Baltimore in 2023, has reportedly been in consistent communication with the veteran receiver in recent weeks.

Beckham himself expressed a strong desire to return to New York while attending a team charity event over the weekend. He told reporters it is a place...

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