Beckham remains a no-show for Giants workouts

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants ended their first week of voluntary organized team activities missing two of their biggest stars — wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon.

The workout Thursday was third of the week, and Beckham missed them all. The team did not say whether Vernon missed all three, but the veteran who signed an $85 million contract in the off-season last year wasn’t there Thursday — the only day workouts were open to the media.

The only other player missing was third-year defensive end Owa Odighizuwa, who hinted since the end of last season that he may take time away from football.

“It’s a time to build fundamentals, communication, chemistry, and trust. So you want all your players here, especially the great ones,” coach Ben McAdoo said. “They facilitate a lot of those things for you. But you coach who is here, that’s what time of year it is for us.”

Beckham, 24, who had led the Giants in receiving in each of his first three seasons and has 35 touchdowns, isn’t breaking any rules by missing the workouts. However, general manager Jerry Reese talked to him after last season and told him he had to mature.

Teammates didn’t seem concerned with Beckham missing the workouts.

“Those guys are very talented and we know that this is a business and they are out there working and it is not a big concern to the team,” said cornerback Janoris Jenkins. “When they get back they are going to come in here like they always do and we will have fun and continue to practice.”