Giants Considering Reunion with Odell Beckham Jr.

New head coach John Harbaugh says the team will 'have to see where it all goes' with the veteran wide receiver.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:52pm

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The New York Giants are once again being linked to a potential reunion with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. New head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the possibility, saying the team will 'have to see where it all goes' in regards to signing Beckham. The 33-year-old played for Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 and has expressed a desire to return to the Giants, where he had a blistering start to his career from 2014-2016.

Why it matters

The Giants are rebuilding their wide receiver room after losing Wan'Dale Robinson to free agency, leaving them thin behind top target Malik Nabers. Beckham, a former All-Pro, could provide a veteran presence and secondary option if signed, though his production has declined in recent years due to injuries.

The details

Beckham remains unsigned after being suspended for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. He last played in 2024 with the Miami Dolphins, where he was released after nine games. Prior to that, Beckham spent the 2023 season with Harbaugh and the Ravens, where he was the team's second-leading receiver and helped quarterback Lamar Jackson win MVP honors.

  • Beckham told reporter Kay Adams last week that he would 'love' to play with Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
  • Harbaugh addressed Beckham's potential availability during the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Monday in Phoenix.

The players

Odell Beckham Jr.

A 33-year-old free agent wide receiver who previously had a blistering start to his career with the Giants from 2014-2016, recording 288 receptions for 4,122 yards and 35 touchdowns in 43 games. He has struggled with injuries in recent years but could provide veteran experience to the Giants' receiving corps.

John Harbaugh

The new head coach of the New York Giants who has a history with Odell Beckham Jr. after coaching him with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023.

Malik Nabers

The Giants' top wide receiver target as they rebuild their receiving room after losing Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency.

Jaxson Dart

The Giants' young quarterback who Odell Beckham Jr. has expressed interest in playing with.

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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.'”

— John Harbaugh, New York Giants Head Coach

“'Let's play together'”

— Malik Nabers, Giants Wide Receiver

“'Weird you said that; that sounds great. If that opportunity presents itself, I would love to do that. Be excited about that. He's a good dude. He's young, and he likes to dance. I like all that. So he looks like he likes to have fun, if I get that opportunity.'”

— Odell Beckham Jr.

What’s next

The Giants will continue to evaluate Odell Beckham Jr. and determine if he is the best fit to bolster their receiving corps alongside Malik Nabers.

The takeaway

Odell Beckham Jr.'s potential return to the Giants would be a feel-good story, but the team must weigh the veteran's injury history and declining production in recent years against the potential upside of adding his experience and talent to their receiving room.