Odell Beckham Jr. saw his first game action since Week 14 way back in the 2024 season this past Saturday, a real early season moment for the veteran wideout. It was a long time coming for Beckham, who stepped back onto an NFL field after sitting out the entire 2025 season. The crowd at MetLife Stadium gave him a solid ovation, showing some love when he finally hit the field in the second quarter.
First Shots Fired, Or Just a Warm-Up?
When Beckham suited up, he wasn’t exactly lighting up the stat sheet. He managed to haul in two passes for just six yards, catching them from Jameis Winston on three targets. There was even a moment late in the first half where it looked like he was open for a deeper shot, but Winston opted for a shorter throw instead. It’s hard to ignore that slim stat line, especially for a guy known for highlight reels. You’ve gotta wonder what could’ve been on that downfield play. Was it a sign of rust, or just early season jitters?
OBJ’s Take: “We’ll See What Happens”
After the game, Beckham kept it pretty chill, but his words definitely carried some weight. “I felt good. I feel good being out there,” he said, which is exactly what you want to hear after such a long layoff. But then he dove into the receiver mindset: “I feel when you see the tape or at practice, I’m getting open. But at the end of the day, a receiver, I always talk about this, it’s the most selfless position on the field. You wait around all game for everybody to do their job just for five opportunities maybe. So when they do come their way, you’ve got to make the most of them. Today it was light. We’ll see what happens.” That “we’ll see what happens”? That’s the real kicker. Even his former coach, John Harbaugh, who had him in Baltimore in 2023, chimed in, saying Beckham “looked pretty good” and “made a couple catches,” but added, “Did some things, some things he could’ve done better. He’ll be the first guy to tell you that.” It just makes you wonder what’s really cooking.
For Beckham, it’s all about building back up in these early weeks of the season. His next opportunity to prove he’s got more in the tank will be critical. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks had their own early season action, dropping a tough one at home against the Dallas Cowboys, 17-7. Not the start the 12s were hoping for there, but every game is a chance to reset.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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