Could OBJ finish his NFL journey where it all began?
Odell Beckham Jr. hasn’t suited up in New York Giants blue since 2018, but the former Pro Bowler keeps finding his name back in the New York rumor mill, and now he’s fanning the flames himself. At a recent Fanatics Fest event in New York City, a fan called out for Beckham to return to the team that drafted him. Beckham, now 32 and a free agent, didn’t hesitate: “I got you,” he said with a grin.
It’s the kind of moment that sets Giants fans into a frenzy. And it’s not just the comment, it’s the timing.
Fan yells “Go back to the Giants” to Odell Beckham Jr.
“I got you.” pic.twitter.com/3JDvb5M4gj
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) June 21, 2025
With the 2025 season approaching, the Giants are in full rebuild mode. Jaxson Dart is now the supposed future answer to lead the offense, Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston are in the quarterback room, and a wave of young receivers including Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Jalin Hyatt.
Still, the idea of adding Beckham to the mix brings more than nostalgia. It brings leadership, playoff experience, and the kind of spark that can’t be taught.
Beckham has made his feelings clear about how his time in New York ended. In a recent interview, he admitted he was “pissed” about the trade to Cleveland and still carries the pain of not being part of a Giants championship run.
“This was the organization that believed in me,” he said. “I’d be happy if the Giants won a Super Bowl — but deep down, I wanted to be the one to help them win it.”
Since leaving New York, Beckham’s journey has been a mixed bag. He won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, had a short stint in Baltimore, and finished last season with the Miami Dolphins catching just nine passes before being released.
Physically, Beckham isn’t the explosive game-changer he once was. Two major knee surgeries and limited action since 2019 have taken their toll. But in a reduced role red zone packages, third-down plays, he could still bring value.
The bigger question is whether Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll see him as a useful piece. So far, the front office has focused on youth and development, and there’s been no public indication of interest in bringing Beckham back.
But if he’s willing to take a team-friendly, incentive loaded deal, would it be out of the question? MetLife Stadium would erupt if No. 13 returned even in a limited role and it’s a storyline that would bring a full-circle moment to one of the most electric players in franchise history.
Beckham may no longer be the same superstar, but his connection to the Giants fanbase runs deep. And in a season where the team is looking to find both identity and momentum, could this door stay cracked open just a little longer?
