Beckham’s football journey has been unique for a number of reasons. He was a high draft pick who arrived with great expectations, but one [one-handed catch](https://www.nfl.com/news/odell-beckham-giants-wr-one-handed-catch-practice-roster-spot) turned him into an international superstar overnight. With the fame came relentless attention, and with that came a trade to the Browns, his first ACL injury of his career, a move further west to a Super Bowl winner in the Rams, another ACL injury and a few years spent largely out of the spotlight.
Some thought football was finished with Beckham. The Giants decided otherwise, [giving Beckham a chance](https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-signing-wr-odell-beckham) to close his career in the same place it began.
Beckham had to earn it, of course, joining the Giants as part of a collection of veteran receivers assembled to compete for limited roster spots. In the end, Beckham proved he still had what’s needed to justify a place on an NFL team.
"It was a different feeling,” he said of learning he’d made the 53-man roster. “Something that I was prepared for but you never know how it feels until you're dealing with it. So, just truly proud of myself.
“Whatever the outcome was, I came and I gave my best effort, and I earned the right to be here. This wasn't given to me. I was given the opportunity, but I wasn't given making it here where I'm at. I'm truly happy about it, but like I said, not satisfied until I find ways to continue to get better and bring my best.”
Now, Beckham must seize the opportunity he’s earned -- and he might add a little spice to it by switching back to the same No. 13 he made famous in New York a decade ago.
"I think we all know what that means to me,” Beckham said of wearing No. 13. “It definitely will be some conversations. I'll just say we'll see what happens. But like I said, it would be an honor and privilege to put that back on."
Whether it’s No. 3 or 13, Beckham is just happy to be healthy and back on an NFL roster. We’ll see how far he can take it in the Big Apple.