EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Three-time Pro Bowler Odell Beckham Jr. is itching to play in the New York Giants’ season opener against Dallas and just as uncertain whether his injured left ankle will allow him to face the rival Cowboys.
While the star receiver was back on the field stretching with his teammates for the first time since being hurt more than two weeks ago, the 24-year-old offensive catalyst was not able to practice Wednesday. He spent most of the time on the sideline working with trainers.
Coach Ben McAdoo said that Beckham needs to be cleared by medical personnel before he can play. He left open the option that the team’s leading receiver the past three seasons does not need to practice to play, provided he gets the clearance.
Beckham, who rode a stationary bike Monday at practice, didn’t appear to favor his ankle either during the calisthenics or when he jogged to stretch his legs in the warmup.
Beckham described his status as day to day, which is what McAdoo has said for weeks. He refused to say whether he has been dealing with a high ankle sprain, which usually takes more time to heal than a low ankle sprain.