A hectic offseason hasn't kept Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants' training facility.
Amid heavy trade speculation, the star receiver was in attendance for the start of the team's offseason workout program Monday.
"He is in the building. I have not seen him yet, but I know he's in the building," head coach Pat Shurmur said during a media conference call Monday morning.
Beckham and the Giants are believed to be at odds over his contract situation. New York picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie deal, but he reportedly won't set foot on a football field until he receives a new contract.
Shurmur heaped praise on his star player for joining his teammates at the team facility.
"I really believe that Odell is a professional and he wants to be great," he said. "He understands the importance of the offseason and he's a competitive guy ... I'm glad he's here today."
Shurmur wouldn't get into the contract talks, choosing instead to stick to the present.
"I'm not overthinking this. This is the first day of work, this is the first opportunity for all of us to be here together and I think it's important that Odell is here and I'm looking forward to him getting one day better by being here and I'm looking forward to him inspiring some of his teammates to get better because he's here and he's a terrific player."
