New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham practiced with the team on Monday and was running and cutting "well," according to Jordan Raanan of NJ.com. Beckham, a rookie taken in the first round, is dealing with a hamstring injury and has yet to make his NFL debut. It's an injury that began in training camp and persisted throughout, with head coach Tom Coughlin and everyone else involved on the record expressing frustration.
Odell Beckham practices, close to making debut; fantasy value still up in the air
Odell Beckham practiced on Monday and seems close to making his NFL debut. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Beckham is a very talented receiver and was drafted for his potential big-play ability. But this injury has dogged him since he joined the team, which is typical of hamstring injuries. If a player comes back before he’s ready, the injury is typically far, far worse and it seems like Beckham did try to come back sooner than he should have. Now with four games missed, Beckham may finally be healthy.
Fantasy Impact: Beckham was a limited participant on Monday, but by all accounts he's been doing more than he ever has with the Giants. New York is 2-2 with two consecutive wins and has the No. 16 passing offense in the league. Eli Manning isn't having a great year, but if Beckham is worked into the offense that could change. He's not a smart fantasy option in his debut but he's worth a look.
