Professional athlete Odell Beckham Jr publicly denies speculations of his retirement, asserting emphatically: "Retirement isn't on the cards just yet."
In a recent development, NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has dismissed online speculation about his retirement and expressed a desire to continue playing in the 2025 season. The former New York Giants star, who has had a career marked by bouncing between several teams, has been linked back to the Giants due to his expressed intention to play on and the team's potential need for experienced wide receiver depth.
Beckham's connection to the Giants is not without reason. The wide receiver himself has confirmed his plans to play in the 2025 season, sparking interest from multiple teams, including the Giants [1][3][4]. The Giants, who are navigating questions about their wide receiver position, could benefit from Beckham's veteran presence and proven playmaking abilities, even if his performance has declined from his prime [2][4].
Analysts and fans alike see a possible "fairytale" or nostalgic comeback scenario, viewing Beckham as a low-risk addition who might still contribute valuable depth, especially as the Giants’ quarterback situation evolves [5]. Beckham's history with the Giants, where he started his NFL career and was selected with the No. 12 pick of the 2014 draft, further fuels these discussions [5].
However, Beckham's recent NFL seasons have been limited due to injuries and inconsistent playing time, which tempers expectations about his potential impact. Despite this, his status as a former star and the Giants’ current receiver needs explain why he is being linked back to New York after a career bounce around multiple teams [1][2][3][5].
Beckham played 56 games with the New York Giants, recording 390 catches for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns before being traded to the Cleveland Browns before the 2019 season. Since then, he has played for the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. Beckham helped the Los Angeles Rams win a Super Bowl in 2021 but missed the entire 2022 season due to an injury sustained in the Super Bowl the previous year [6].
Recently, rumours about Beckham's retirement were posted by a fake social media account pretending to be an ESPN NFL insider. The post showed Beckham with his child outside MetLife Stadium, leading to a wave of happy retirement messages from fans. However, Beckham expressed unhappiness about these rumours and threatened to block fans who texted him such messages [7].
As of the 2025 season, Beckham remains a free agent and has not yet announced his retirement from the NFL. He has promised to let fans know when he retires [8]. Despite his antics on the field not always pleasing Giants ownership, leading to his trade to the Cleveland Browns before the 2019 season, the possibility of a reunion with the team he started his career with continues to be a topic of discussion among fans and analysts.
Beckham's potential return to the New York Giants in the 2025 season is gaining traction, as the wide receiver himself has hinted at his intentions to play and the team may require experienced players to fill their receiver depth. This comeback scenario, fueled by Beckham's history with the Giants and his past success, is seen as a potential reinforcement for the team's current receiver position, particularly amid evolving quarterback situations.
