Beckham optimistic about new deal; claims trade speculation was 'noise, rumors'

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. took to the podium for the first time since his ankle injury abruptly ended his 2017 season nearly 10 months ago.

Beckham, currently in the final year of his rookie contract, is seeking a new deal. He never intended to hold out of training camp due in large part to his confidence that an agreement will eventually be reached.

"I'm optimistic it will all work itself out," Beckham told reporters Saturday, via NJ.com's Ryan Dunleavy. "I don't believe in any of that stuff. I feel like they will get it done when they get it done. Let my agent and them figure it out. I just come out here and try to get all the plays down.

"Who doesn't want to get more money? You just have to be realistic with yourself. You see what happened over the offseason. You can't really worry about anybody else. Just let them figure it out."

The Giants have reportedly opened negotiations with their star receiver, and Beckham insisted the reported frustration was solely created by the media.

"(The offseason trade rumors were) just noise, rumors," Beckham said, via NFL Network's Kimberly Jones. "I don't know. I remember I used to say all the time, 'don't take it personal,' and stuff, but I took things personal (at first). And I've really gotten out of my heart to not take things personal."

Beckham carries a cap hit of nearly $8.5 million, according to Over The Cap. The former first-rounder is confident he is fully healthy and ready to dominate in 2018.

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