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Source: New York Giants
Summary
The New York Giants announced that Odell Beckham Jr. will wear No. 13 for the 2026 season, which he previously wore from 2014-18. Beckham had initially worn No. 3 but had to switch after linebacker Abdul Carter took the number. Jalin Hyatt gave up No. 13, which he had worn since 2023. Beckham was named to the Giants’ 53-man roster and appeared in all three preseason games, catching seven passes for 76 yards. He is second in franchise history with 5,476 receiving yards and fourth with 390 receptions and 44 touchdowns. Beckham will reunite with new head coach John Harbaugh, who he played for in 2023 with the Ravens.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
Beckham’s return to No. 13 feels like a callback.
Hyatt gave up his number, again.
Carter took No. 3, again.
Beckham’s name still draws a crowd, again.
Author: Evan Null
Beckham’s Number Change
Odell Beckham Jr. will wear No. 13 for the New York Giants in 2026, the same number he wore during his first stint with the team from 2014 to 2018. The decision came after linebacker Abdul Carter, selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, changed his number to No. 3. This forced Beckham to switch from No. 3, which he had been wearing during the summer.
Hyatt’s Number Sacrifice
Fourth-year receiver Jalin Hyatt had to give up No. 13, which he had worn since the start of his NFL career in 2023. Hyatt was one of the few players to keep the same number throughout his career, but the Giants’ decision to bring back Beckham meant he had to move on.
Beckham’s Roster Spot
Beckham was named to the Giants’ initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. He played in all three of the team’s preseason games, catching seven passes for 76 yards. His presence on the roster marks a return to the team that drafted him in 2014 with the No. 12 pick.
Beckham’s Legacy with the Giants
Despite only playing five seasons with the Giants, Beckham is second in franchise history with 5,476 receiving yards. He is also fourth in both receptions (390) and receiving touchdowns (44) over 59 regular-season games. He was a Pro Bowler in each of his first three seasons with the team.
Reunion with Harbaugh
Beckham’s return to the Giants is a double reunion. He previously played for new head coach John Harbaugh on the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. The Giants will open the 2026 regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 13.
