Odell Beckham Jr. signs one‑year deal with New York Giants for 2026

Odell Beckham Jr., the former Giants wide receiver, has returned to New York on a one‑year veteran‑minimum contract worth $1.3 million for the 2026 season. The deal is non‑guaranteed, meaning Beckham must earn a spot on the 53‑man roster and will compete with veterans such as JuJu Smith‑Schuster, OBJ and Braxton Berrios. At 33, Beckham highlighted his desire to “prove it to myself” and to serve as a mentor to young receiver Malik Nabers, who is recovering from a torn ACL.

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed the signing was unrelated to Nabers’ injury and emphasized the depth at wide receiver after adding Beckham, Berrios and Smith‑Schuster. Beckham, a four‑time 1,000‑yard receiver and three‑time Pro Bowler from his 2014‑18 stint with the Giants, expressed gratitude for the second chance, saying, “God has given me one more opportunity to play.” The move marks his latest attempt to re‑establish himself after injuries and multiple team changes since leaving the Giants in 2018.