Harbaugh: Beckham Decision Delayed Until Training Camp
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- John Harbaugh has spoken with Odell Beckham Jr. three or four times in the past week about a possible reunion with the Giants, stressing the need for mutual fit
- Odell Beckham Jr. worked out for the Giants last month and 'looked good,' according to Harbaugh, who noted his current training in Arizona ahead of a decision
- Beckham is trying to return after sitting out the 2023 season and recording only nine catches with the Miami Dolphins in 2024, raising questions about durability and impact
- Harbaugh highlighted physical concerns given Beckham's history of injuries, including a broken leg and two torn ACLs, but acknowledged his confidence and work ethic
- The Giants are evaluating their wide receiver depth, with rookie Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton recovering from surgery, while also adding Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III
- Beckham has expressed strong interest in returning to New York and mentoring Nabers, citing shared LSU roots and understanding of the city's pressures
Why it matters: The Giants are weighing a high-profile, low-risk gamble on a former star whose presence could boost morale and mentorship but carries injury-related risk. With Nabers and Slayton rehabbing, the team may need depth, but Beckham must prove he can still contribute at a level that justifies a roster spot over younger options.
