Manning: 'Odell looked healthy ... seemed to be his old self' at minicamp

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sounding optimistic about wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s recovery from a broken ankle after throwing sessions between the two at last month's minicamp.

Beckham was able to run full speed routes while continuing his recovery from the injury that ended his 2017 season in October. Manning says his No. 1 target is ready to reclaim that title.

"Odell looked healthy," Manning said, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "He was running routes full speed, making cuts and seemed to be his old self. So I'm excited about that and that he can go out there and run all the routes.

"So, excited to get him back going once training camp hits up. And getting on the same page, there are always new routes and new tweaks to the offense. But I know he's been working hard and is going to have a big year."

The Giants went 3-13 in 2017, with Beckham totaling 25 receptions for 302 yards and three touchdowns in four games. His absence contributed to Manning's 80.4 passer rating, his lowest mark since the 2013 season.

Veterans will report to the Giants' training camp on July 25, and Beckham has already said he'll be in attendance.

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