March 22, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET
Odell Beckham Jr. expressed strong enthusiasm about the possibility of returning to the New York Giants to play alongside quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Speaking to analyst Kay Adams during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, Beckham responded positively when the idea was raised.
“Weird you said that; that sounds great,” Beckham said. “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…”
The event marked a notable showcase for Beckham, who made a one-handed catch and described it as “hopefully” the starting point for his NFL comeback. He has not played in a regular-season game since 2024 with the Miami Dolphins and sat out 2025, but at age 33, he remains eager to return.
Beckham spent his first five NFL seasons with the Giants after being drafted 12th overall in 2014, earning multiple Pro Bowl nods with three consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns before a 2019 trade. He has repeatedly hinted at a desire to rejoin the organization in recent years.
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The current Giants, under head coach John Harbaugh—Beckham’s former coach with the Baltimore Ravens—feature Dart as their quarterback following a solid rookie showing in 2025. A reunion could add veteran leadership to the receiving corps, though no official interest from the team has been reported.
