Harbaugh, Beckham Discuss Potential Giants Reunion

Former Ravens coach and wide receiver maintain close relationship, leaving door open for New York return.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:05pm

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Odell Beckham Jr., the former Pro Bowl wide receiver, has expressed his desire to continue his NFL career after sitting out the 2025 season. In a recent interview, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who previously coached Beckham in 2023, revealed that the two have discussed the possibility of Beckham joining the New York Giants, Harbaugh's former team.

Why it matters

Beckham's potential return to the Giants, where he spent the first five seasons of his career, would be a high-profile move that could provide a boost to the team's passing attack. Harbaugh's openness to the idea suggests the two maintain a strong relationship, and the Giants may be interested in adding Beckham's playmaking ability to their roster.

The details

Beckham last played in an NFL game on December 8, 2024, and his last 1,000-yard season came in 2019. He was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Giants, but his production has declined in recent years. Harbaugh, who is entering his 18th season as the Ravens' head coach, said he and Beckham have stayed in touch and that the wide receiver is 'one of my very favorite people in the world.' The coach acknowledged that the Giants would have to determine if Beckham is the best fit for their team.

  • Beckham last played in an NFL game on December 8, 2024.
  • Beckham's last 1,000-yard season came in 2019.
  • Harbaugh is entering his 18th season as the Ravens' head coach in 2026.

The players

John Harbaugh

The head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who previously coached Odell Beckham Jr. in 2023.

Odell Beckham Jr.

A former Pro Bowl wide receiver who played for the New York Giants from 2014 to 2018 and is now a free agent looking to continue his NFL career.

New York Giants

The NFL team that Odell Beckham Jr. played for during the first five seasons of his career, and a potential landing spot for him again.

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What they’re saying

“The obvious, pad answer would be you look at every option, right? And if Odell's an option, then we'll be looking at it for sure. And he and I do talk; we do text. We've maintained a really great relationship. He's one of my very favorite people in the world, so it's not like you don't talk to guys about things like that, and certainly we have. We'll just have to see where it all goes, what's best for him, what's best for the Giants. That's the number one thing, is what's best for our team. Any player, if he helps you be a better team and can make you better, then you're going to pursue that, but we'll have to see where that goes.”

— John Harbaugh, Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens

What’s next

The Giants will need to evaluate whether Odell Beckham Jr. would be a good fit for their team and roster, considering his recent injury history and decline in production.

The takeaway

This potential reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and John Harbaugh with the Giants represents an intriguing possibility that could provide a boost to New York's passing game, if Beckham can regain his past form. However, the Giants will need to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of adding the veteran wide receiver to their roster.