Will Odell Beckham Jr. Join the New York Giants?

May 9, 2026, 20:43
USSports

Introduction

The New York Giants want to talk to Odell Beckham Jr. They want to know if he can play for them again.

Main Body

Coach John Harbaugh talked to Beckham many times last week. Beckham wants to play for the team. He did a workout in April and he felt strong. But the team is worried. Beckham had bad leg injuries in the past. He did not play in the 2024 season. The team wants to be sure he is healthy. There are other players on the team now. Beckham must be better than them to get a job. He can also help the young player, Malik Nabers, because they went to the same college.

Conclusion

The team will not decide now. They will wait until training camp in late July.

Learning

⚡️ The 'Past vs. Now' Switch

Look at how the story changes from things that already happened to things happening now.

The 'Then' (Past) When we talk about things that are finished, we often add -ed to the action word:

  • Talk →\rightarrow Talked
  • Work →\rightarrow Worked (Workout)
  • Feel →\rightarrow Felt (Special word!)

The 'Now' (Present) When we talk about what people want or do currently, the word stays simple:

  • Want →\rightarrow "The Giants want to talk."
  • Be →\rightarrow "The team is worried."

💡 Pro Tip for A2: If you see a date like "April" or "last week," use the -ed version of the word. If the sentence is about a feeling or a wish right now, keep it simple!

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
a person who trains and directs a team of athletes
Example:The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone about something
Example:I will talk to my friend about the new movie.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:Many people came to the concert.
last (adj.)
the most recent or just before the present time
Example:The last book was exciting.
week (n.)
a period of seven days
Example:We have a week left for the project.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:He likes to play basketball after school.
team (n.)
a group of people who work together to achieve a goal
Example:The soccer team practiced every day.
did (v.)
past tense of do; performed an action
Example:She did her chores yesterday.
workout (n.)
a session of physical exercise
Example:She did a workout at the gym.
strong (adj.)
having power or force; not weak
Example:The boxer feels strong after training.
worried (adj.)
feeling uneasy or concerned about something
Example:She was worried about the exam.
bad (adj.)
not good; poor quality
Example:The weather was bad yesterday.
leg (n.)
one of the limbs used for walking
Example:He broke his leg during the game.
injuries (n.)
physical harm that hurts the body
Example:The player had injuries from the crash.
past (n.)
time that has already happened
Example:In the past, I played piano.
season (n.)
a period of time for a sport or activity
Example:The baseball season starts in April.
healthy (adj.)
in good health; free from illness
Example:Eating fruits keeps you healthy.
players (n.)
people who participate in a game
Example:The players ran on the field.
better (adj.)
more good or more skillful
Example:He is better at math than his brother.
get (v.)
to obtain or receive
Example:I will get a new phone.
job (n.)
a paid position or work
Example:She found a new job at the store.
help (v.)
to give assistance or support
Example:I will help you with your homework.
young (adj.)
not old; in the early part of life
Example:The young boy rode his bike.
college (n.)
an institution for higher education
Example:He studied at a local college.
decide (v.)
to choose or make a decision
Example:We will decide on the date tomorrow.
wait (v.)
to stay in one place until something happens
Example:Please wait for your turn.
training (n.)
the process of learning skills or exercising
Example:The training lasted two weeks.
camp (n.)
a place where people stay for a short time, often for activities
Example:The summer camp was fun.
again (adv.)
one more time; once more
Example:Let’s try that again.
can (modal v.)
to be able to do something
Example:She can swim very fast.
must (modal v.)
a strong requirement or necessity
Example:You must finish your homework.
than (conj.)
used to compare two things
Example:She is taller than her brother.
not (adv.)
negation; opposite of yes
Example:I do not like spinach.
felt (v.)
to experience an emotion or sensation
Example:He felt happy after the game.
be (v.)
to exist or live
Example:She will be at the party tonight.
want (v.)
to desire or wish for something
Example:I want a new book.