Giants ready to discuss contract extension with Beckham

New York Giants team president John Mara said Thursday the team is ready to start discussing a contract extension with receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

"I anticipate that we'll be speaking with his agents sooner rather than later," Mara told reporters. "I'm not going to give you the exact timetable on that. I think those will start pretty soon, and hopefully we'll be able to come to an agreement."

Both Beckham and the Giants previously have stated their desire to come to terms.

"We obviously want him to be a Giant for a long time," said Mara, the team co-owner.

Beckham, 25, was the Giants' first-round selection -- No. 12 overall -- in the 2014 NFL Draft. He will make $8.46 million in 2018 in the final year of his rookie deal. He is seeking a contract that would pay him in the range of $18 million to $19 million per season.

"I think this was the time that we always had in mind," Mara said of the timetable to discuss an extension. "But I think Odell personally is moving in the right direction. He's come in here with a good attitude. He showed up yesterday with a smile on his face and worked hard. I think he's ready to go, I think he's ready to have a great season and we're ready for him to have a great season."

Beckham was sidelined by injury much of 2017 and saw limited action in four games, catching 25 passes for 302 yards. For his career, he has 4,424 yards on 313 receptions with 38 touchdowns.

--Field Level Media