Odell Beckham Jr.: I came here to earn it
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Key Points:
- Odell Beckham returned to practice with the New York Giants after leaving for the Browns in a 2019 trade, describing the experience as "surreal."
- Beckham, a former top wide receiver for the Giants and Super Bowl winner with the Rams, struggled with injuries and performance after tearing his ACL in the 2021 Super Bowl and had brief stints with the Ravens and Dolphins.
- He sat out the 2025 season, stating that stepping away was necessary as playing had become "detrimental" to him, but he felt unsettled by how he left and wanted to prove he can still perform at a high level.
- Beckham emphasized that he is not guaranteed a spot and is focused on earning his place through hard work, accepting the risks of his comeback regardless of the outcome.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh expressed a desire not to bring Beckham back only to cut him, but Beckham is prepared to face whatever happens, prioritizing the chance to try.