Odell Beckham Jr. signed a contract to return to the New York Giants on June 1 or June 2, 2026, marking a full-circle moment in his NFL career [1, 2, 3]. The star wide receiver was originally drafted 12th overall by the Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft and played five seasons with them, recording 390 receptions for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns during that initial stint [1, 3].
Beckham’s journey has included a high-profile trade to the Cleveland Browns in 2019 after signing a five-year, $95 million extension with the Giants in 2018 [1, 2, 4]. He later won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in February 2022 but suffered torn knee ligaments during that game [1, 2, 3].
After recovering, Beckham played the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens, hauling in 35 catches for 565 yards and 3 touchdowns over 14 games, before joining the Miami Dolphins for nine games in 2024, producing 9 catches for 55 yards [2, 3]. He missed all of the 2025 season while serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy [1, 2, 3].
Across his NFL career, Beckham has posted 575 receptions for 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns [1]. Despite time away, Giants head coach John Harbaugh praised Beckham’s mindset, saying, "The thing I love about Odell is right now he's in such a good place in terms of his humility. He wants to be part of a team. He wants to contribute. He wants to help the young guys. ... You still got to be able to play. It's not going to be the old Odell. It's going to be a different version, the 2.0 Odell I guess you would say" [3].
Beckham himself expressed eagerness to return, stating, "Nothin was ever given to me I worked for everything I have. Never give up on urself. Home Team i'm back…. Let's get it" [1].
On the same day as Beckham’s signing, the Giants also added veteran wide receiver Braxton Berrios on a one-year deal [2, 3]. Beckham’s return will be closely watched as the Giants prepare for the upcoming season.
