The Facts: Most of the Giants assembled on Monday for the first Organized Team Activity (OTA) of the offseason, but there was one notable exception. Beckham was not in attendance, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Diehards Line:The 10 OTA sessions that will take place over the next three weeks are voluntary. But it's no secret that coaches would prefer to have the entire team in attendance as the installation of the offensive and defensive playbook begins. It's unclear why Beckham missed Monday's session, but he is likely to be at OTAs on Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports. ... Beckham does not have any bonuses in his contract tied to participation in offseason workouts. After having his fifth-year option picked up on April 24, Beckham sent a series of tweets vowing to work "harder than I ever have, to be the best that I ever have been. I'm more motivated now then I have ever been. Words are only that, so its time for action. To the LOYAL Giants fans out there. I'm lettin u kno now, this will be somethin uve never seen." We'll follow up as neeed.