Guess who’s back in blue and orange, rocking *the* number that made him a legend? Odell Beckham Jr. is officially back with the New York Giants, and after a preseason stint in No. 3, he showed up to practice Tuesday proudly sporting his iconic No. 13 jersey. This isn’t just a number switch; it’s a huge statement, a true throwback for the faithful at MetLife.
OBJ’s Homecoming, Number Drama and All
It feels like ages, right? OBJ hasn’t been a Giant since 2018, bouncing around the league with the Browns, Rams, Ravens, and Dolphins. But he inked a one-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason to return home, and he officially made the 53-man roster cut on Sunday. Now, about that number. He rocked No. 3 through the preseason, but No. 13, his classic, had been with wide receiver Jalin Hyatt since Hyatt joined the team as a rookie in 2023. OBJ had even given Hyatt his blessing to wear it. But then, Sunday happened. Hyatt didn’t make the cut, clearing waivers before being re-signed to the practice squad. Talk about perfect timing. OBJ, fresh off making the roster, spoke Monday about getting his old number back, saying, “I think we all know what that means to me… But it would be an honor an a privilege to put that back on.” You know it, OBJ, you know it. It’s unclear if any real “conversations” were even needed with Hyatt relegated to the practice squad, but the path was cleared.
Thirteen Reasons to Get Hyped for Week 1
This isn’t just about a player returning to an old team; it’s about a player reclaiming his identity. That No. 13 is burned into our memories, especially from his iconic one-handed catch way back in 2014 against the Dallas Cowboys. He owned that number with three stellar seasons to kick off his Giants career, making fans dream of a jersey retirement. But a devastating ankle injury in his fourth season derailed that whole trajectory. He’s actually played as many seasons away from the Giants, five, as he did with them initially. Now, the stars have aligned. Beckham’s game-day return for Week 1? You guessed it: at home, on “Sunday Night Football,” against the *Dallas Cowboys*. And get this: the game is on September 13. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up.
This isn’t just a jersey change; it’s a statement. For Giants fans, seeing OBJ back in No. 13, under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, on “Sunday Night Football” against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13th? That’s movie script stuff. Can he recapture some of that magic? We’ll all be watching to see if this reunion brings the thunder once again.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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