
OBJ has managed to stay relevant away from football.

“This proved he’s an icon.”īeckham’s play on the football field was a component of Nike’s decision to sign him but not the only reason. “It was a long process,” said Beckham’s agent, Zeke Sandhu. , a website devoted to sneaker culture, first reported the story. Nike is not commenting on Beckham’s deal. This includes campaigns outside of football. Beckham will become a larger spokesman for Nike as a result of the deal. Nike had the rights to match any deal Adidas offered Beckham, which they did. The reason the deal is so large is Adidas was interested in stealing Beckham away from Nike. Paul Perkins: Paul Perkins firmly in place as Giants starting running back because free agents Blount and Peterson wanted too much moneyĢ017 NFLPA Rising 50: Landon Collins and Sterling Shepard represent Giants on NFLPA Rising 50 listĭalvin Tomlinson and Wayne Gallman: Dalvin Tomlinson and Wayne Gallman go from opposing sides in CFP National Championship to Giants teammatesĪdam Bisnowaty: Rookie offensive tackle Adam Bisnowaty has fan in former Giant David Diehl Giants Offseason Grade: ESPN’s Bill Barnwell gives Giants a grade of C- for their offseason moves Justin Pugh: Justin Pugh wants Giants to “pay him what he deserves”Īdam Bisnowaty: Giants sixth-round selection Adam Bisnowaty signs rookie contractĮvan Engram: Evan Engram will learn how to play traditional tight end despite his size and speed Jason Pierre-Paul: Chris Simms calls re-signing of Jason Pierre-Paul “one of the most boneheaded moves of the offseason” This Week in NFL History: This Week in NFL History: May 21 through May 27 It is the richest shoe deal ever for an NFL player and two times more than any previous deal Nike ever had with an NFL player. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but is reportedly a five-year deal worth $5 million per year. New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
