Odell Beckham Jr. was a no-show during the New York Giants’ OTAs last month, leading many to speculate that the three-time Pro Bowl wideout was upset about his current contract situation.
Beckham tried to clear the air Tuesday during the start of the Giants’ three-day mandatory minicamp, telling reporters he used that time to “grow and mature.” The 24-year-old, who is set to make $1.8 million this season and $8.4 million in 2018, also said he doesn’t think holding out for a new contract is the best course of action.
“I have seen a holdout and all that stuff and I have really never seen it work, so that was never in my mind to say: `I’m not going to go to OTAs to get a new contract,'” Beckham said, via The Associated Press.