NEW YORK — Odell Beckham Jr. is officially back with the New York Giants.

After spending the entire 2025 season out of football, the 33-year-old wide receiver completed an impressive comeback this summer, earning a spot on the Giants’ initial 53-man roster and returning to the franchise that selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Beckham’s place on the roster was never guaranteed. Head coach John Harbaugh made it clear entering training camp that the veteran receiver would have to earn his way onto the team.

He did exactly that.

Beckham Earns His Spot

Beckham was a consistent presence throughout training camp, participating in every practice and showing the coaching staff that, even at 33, he could still create separation and contribute to an NFL passing attack.

That carried over into the preseason.

Across three games, Beckham caught seven passes on 13 targets for 76 yards. His strongest performance came in the preseason finale against the New York Jets, when he finished with three receptions for 53 yards.

Beckham’s path to the roster also became clearer after wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a season-ending torn ACL, creating another opening in New York’s receiver rotation.

No. 13 Is Back

There will also be a familiar sight when Beckham takes the field for the Giants.

During training camp and the preseason, Beckham wore No. 3 because Jalin Hyatt still occupied the No. 13 jersey Beckham made famous during his first stint in New York.

Following Hyatt’s release during final roster cuts, the Giants announced that Beckham will officially return to No. 13.

For Beckham, it completes a full-circle return to the franchise where he became one of the NFL’s biggest stars.

A Veteran Weapon for Jaxson Dart

Beckham joins a retooled Giants receiving corps built around Malik Nabers and second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart.

The Giants’ projected wide receiver group:

  • Malik Nabers — WR1
  • Darnell Mooney
  • Darius Slayton
  • Odell Beckham Jr.
  • Malachi Fields — Rookie

Beckham is no longer expected to carry an offense the way he did during his first run with the Giants. His role will instead combine veteran leadership with the opportunity to contribute as a rotational receiver and situational playmaker.

After a full season away from football, simply making the roster represents a significant step in Beckham’s comeback.

Now comes the bigger question:

How much does No. 13 have left?