Odell Beckham Jr. hasn’t played in the NFL for two years after a short-lived tenure with the Miami Dolphins. He played nine games, catching nine passes on 18 targets for 55 yards. The lack of touches prompted him and the team to go their separate ways.
Ever since that moment, the wide receiver never got another chance. He expressed his desire to reunite with the New York Giants, but the Big Blue have a stacked WR room entering the 2026 season. After playing in Saturday’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Beckham turned some heads with his performance.
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NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Tuesday that the player received renewed interest from NFL teams in recent days. He plans to play in 2026, Schultz added.
Free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. has received renewed interest in recent days after his showing at Tom Brady’s Fanatics flag football game.
Beckham was one of the most impressive players on the field and fully intends to play in 2026, per sources. pic.twitter.com/PTiMvcDWyo
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 24, 2026
Odell Beckham Jr. was one of the best wide receivers in the league during his prime. He got fans used to watching spectacular catches whenever he stepped on the field. OBJ proved with the Ravens that he could make an impact, even though he isn’t as explosive as before.
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NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sits courtside during the second half of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden.
NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sits courtside during the second half of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden – Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
It seems that Odell Beckham Jr. spoke this interest into existence. During the event, he told Kay Adams that he hoped this would present a comeback opportunity to him.
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“Looking forward to hopefully getting an opportunity to play this year, and hopefully, this is kinda just a starting point,” Beckham said.
He showed off his talents on the field during the flag football tournament. At 33, his speed isn’t the same as before. OBJ could make some noise under the right circumstances in 2026.
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