The owner of the giants Mara seeks to extend Odell Beckham

Odell Beckham did not hold the training camp in the hope of getting a new contract. In return, the New York Giants could reward the receiver.

Giants co-owner John Mara said the team would talk to Beckham's agents "sooner or later" and hope to "do something" on a new contract, by Kimberly Jones of the NFL . Mara refused to put a timetable on the talks.

Beckham kicks off the final season of his rookie contract, which is expected to bring in $ 8.459 million, well below the market value of a player of the stature of OBJ – Sammy Watkins and Brandin Cooks sign each $ 16 million a year.

Mara 's comments on Thursday contrast sharply with those of the spring, when the owner stated that there was "no sense of urgency" in entering into a deal, whereas The organization was reluctant to negotiate the receiver rather than hand it over to him. a mbadive extension.

Mara said Beckham's presence this spring and his reportage at the camp this week were factors in the team's willingness to engage in the long-term. " We are happy that he is wearing blue ," said the owner.

As for Beckham's health after returning from an ankle surgery that ends at the end of the season, Mara reiterated that the goal is simply that Beckham be ready for the first match of the week. It remains to be seen if OBJ is playing under a new contract extension.