Odell Beckham Jr.’s massive contract extension was finalized and signed on Monday in New Jersey, but it became a reality thanks to two different points over the last few months. One of those moments was in Los Angeles in March. The other was in Detroit earlier this month.
First the more recent, just two weeks ago. That’s when the Giants participated in joint practices with the Lions over three days in Allen Park, Michigan. It’s when Beckham participated in unscripted football activities against another team for the first time since his ankle surgery. And it’s when team co-owner John Mara became convinced, watching the star receiver run and cut past would-be defenders, that Beckham was going to be the same caliber player he had before the injury.