We've reached the slow part of the offseason, where the remaining veterans are still hoping to land one of the 90 roster spots on one of the 32 NFL teams. One team that has undergone significant change after hiring a new head coach, the New York Giants, has been a popular destination for some.
We've seen past greats come out and say they would love to play for new coach John Harbaugh. It also stars Jason Pierre-Paul. But it turns out, he's not the only former Giants franchise icon who wants to re-join Big Blue for the 2026 season.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has also been vocal about returning to the NFL after spending 2025 out of the game. But OBJ doesn't want to join just any team; He wants to play for the Giants.
Still, like Sports IllustratedIn Albert Breer's opinion, the idea of adding Beckham to the team may actually be better than not actually adding him to the team.
"Do I think this could be a really good story about a guy who wants to play football again? I do. And I'm willing to be that. But let's not turn it into something it's not."
Breyer reveals several truths about where the 33-year-old receiver is in his career. Not only did Beckham not play football last season, but he also hasn't had a 1,000-yard season since 2019, the year before he was traded to the Giants.
it gets worse.
Beckham hasn't played a game since 2023 where he topped 20 yards. In other words, it's hard to imagine that a young player who may be more equipped to help on special teams wouldn't be a more ideal long-term fit for a veteran team that already has its top four receivers on the roster.
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