The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... The New York Giants opened talks about a new contract with Beckham earlier this week, a source told ESPN.

Diehards Line:Beckham was forced to wait as 10 of the 12 wide receivers drafted in the first two rounds of his 2014 draft class received new deals within the past year. The Giants wanted to see that Beckham had bought into their new regime and that the ankle he broke last October was healed. The talks are a promising sign for the two sides in hopes of having something finalized before the season opener on Sept. 9 at MetLife Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mara has said on many occasions over the past week that he thought Beckham was "moving in the right direction." Beckham is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who averaged 96 receptions, 1,374 yards and 11.7 touchdown catches during his first three seasons. He played in just four games last year before breaking his ankle. He is set to play for $8.5 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract. That there is progress on a new deal provides reason for optimism. ... Stay tuned.