New York Giants announced this Monday the signing of receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The 33-year-old returns to the team that drafted him in 2014. The team also confirmed the deals with JuJu Smith-Schuster and return specialist Braxton Berrios.
Esses moves follow injury to Gunner Olszewski, who tore Aquiles’s right hamstring during an offseason workout last week. Há still doubts about the return of Malik Nabers, who is recovering from an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Retorno from Odell Beckham Jr. to the team that revealed it
Odell Beckham Jr. wore the Giants jersey for five seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Ele was the 12th overall pick in the 2014 draft. The team used the selection received in the trade to select defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who then went to Cincinnati Bengals.
The receiver did not play in the NFL last season after serving a six-game suspension for a performance-enhancing substance violation. In 2024, he played in nine games for the Miami Dolphins and had nine receptions for 55 yards.
The return takes place after visiting and training with the team in April. General manager Joe Schoen and coach John Harbaugh look for experienced options for the receiver group.
Contratações by JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios
JuJu Smith-Schuster, 29, played in all 17 Kansas City Chiefs games last season. Ele started 12 games, with 33 receptions for 345 yards and a touchdown.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster accumulates experience on Super Bowl winning team
- Braxton Berrios arrives as punt and kickoff return specialist
- Movimentos respond directly to Gunner Olszewski injury
- Receiver Grupo gains depth before season starts
Braxton Berrios, aged 30, is the return specialist. Sua’s arrival makes up for Olszewski’s absence at the start of the season. The player participated in collective training with the other veterans.
Lesões leaves uncertainty in the receiving corps
Gunner Olszewski suffered the serious injury in an offseason workout. The problem affects the returns sector. Malik Nabers, the main target of the attack, has not yet confirmed its presence in week 1 in September.
The team had already added other names like Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney and Ryan Miller during free agency. Isaiah Hodgins also returned to the roster after Wan’s Dale Robinson left for Tennessee Titans.
Histórico’s recent New York Giants in the air raid
The team lost Wan’Dale Robinson after a season of over 1,000 receiving yards. The front office has worked since May to rebuild options around the quarterback.
Odell Beckham Jr. must bring deep route experience and leadership. JuJu Smith-Schuster offers reliability in short and medium passes. Berrios strengthens special teams.
- Dexter Lawrence left the team after being picked in the trade for Beckham
- Malik Nabers continues recovery from knee surgery
- Treino of veterans brought together several experienced names on the same day
- Decisões seek balance between youth and shooting
Detalhes of offseason moves
Joe Schoen and John Harbaugh have led the additions since the start of free agency. The focus is on creating varied options for the attack before training camp.
Beckham posted messages on social media celebrating the return. The franchise shared old images of their main moments with the blue uniform.
The team monitors Nabers’s progress. The expectation is to have the receiver available, but in no rush to force the return.