Odell Beckham Jr. Makes New York Giants' 53-Man Roster
- Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., age 33, made the New York Giants' 53-man roster on Sunday, marking a significant comeback with the team where he started his NFL career.
- Beckham recorded seven catches for 76 yards across three preseason games, including three catches for 53 yards in the preseason finale against the Jets on Friday.
- Beckham was out of football last season and served a six-game suspension for failing a performance-enhancing drug test, with his last game on December 8, 2024, with Miami.
- After working out for the Giants in April, Beckham signed with the team in June and had to earn his roster spot during training camp and preseason play.
- Coach John Harbaugh stated that Beckham had a good camp, with his final week of practices being his best performance.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, made the New York Giants' 53-man roster on Sunday, marking a significant comeback with the franchise where he began his NFL career. Beckham improved throughout training camp and demonstrated his continued ability during preseason games, recording seven catches for 76 yards over three contests, including three catches for 53 yards in Friday's preseason finale against the Jets.
Beckham had been out of football for the entire previous season while serving a six-game suspension for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. His last game was December 8, 2024, with the Miami Dolphins, after which he was waived on December 13 following nine games and nine catches for 55 yards. After failing to catch on with another team and completing his suspension, Beckham began his comeback in spring, working out for the Giants in April and signing with the team in June.
Coach John Harbaugh praised Beckham's performance, noting that he had a strong camp with his best work coming in the final week of practices. Beckham reflected on his journey, stating he gave everything he had and expressed gratitude for the opportunity after navigating difficult personal and professional challenges over the past two years.
欧德尔·贝克汉姆入选纽约巨人队53人名单
33岁的欧德尔·贝克汉姆周日入选纽约巨人队53人名单，这标志着他与职业生涯起点球队的重要复出。贝克汉姆在训练营期间表现逐步提升，在季前赛中展现了持续的竞技能力，三场比赛共获得7次接球76码，其中周五对阵喷气机队的季前赛最后一场比赛中获得3次接球53码。
贝克汉姆因未能通过兴奋剂检测而被禁赛6场，整个上赛季都未参加比赛。他最后一场比赛是2024年12月8日与迈阿密海豚队的比赛，随后在12月13日被球队裁员，此前他为海豚队出场9场，获得9次接球55码。在无法被其他球队签约并完成禁赛期后，贝克汉姆于春季开始复出，4月为巨人队试训，6月与球队签约。
主教练约翰·哈博对贝克汉姆的表现表示赞赏，指出他训练营表现出色，最后一周的训练是其最佳表现。贝克汉姆则反思了自己的职业历程，表示他尽力而为，对这次机会表示感激，同时也提到了他在过去两年中经历的个人和职业挑战。