​New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) celebrates during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, Aug 28, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.Giants news: Odell Beckham Jr. reveals why he brought back ‘iconic’ hair style appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Giants are turning over a new leaf with John Harbaugh as head coach against the Dallas Cowboys at home on Sunday night. The Giants’ opener will include the return of former fan favorite Odell Beckham Jr. at wide receiver, who announced he will dedicate his return to MetLife Stadium to the fans.Beckham Jr. spoke to reporters, including Charlotte Carole of The Athletic, on Friday, during which he was asked why he changed his hair back to blonde ahead of the 2026-27 season. The decision came amid requests from younger Giants players, who called it a “core memory” from earlier days in the NFL.“I don’t know. It just was somethin’ I was feelin’, he replied. “Um, I kinda got a request from a couple of the young guys. It was, we need to see the blonde, I said, ‘I need that.’Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)“You know, it was just like a core memory, and you know it just, it’s always fun to switch it up, I could have black hair forever, I can’t fry this forever and it might grow back, just now was the time.”Odell Beckham Jr. on going back to blonde #giantspic.twitter.com/8UfG9pcRzX— Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) September 11, 2026Beckham Jr. has taken on the role of mentor and leader for some of the Giants’ young offensive players, including Malik Nabers, whose return from an ACL tear he spoke about recently. Beckham, Jr. will also look to lead on the field this season after playing in nine games with the Dolphins in 2025 and 14 games with the Ravens the previous season.It all starts Sunday night in a rivalry game that could provide an ideal stage for Beckham Jr. to show what he can still do at age 33.Related: Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. dedicates MetLife Stadium return to the fansRelated: Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. gives relatable perspective on Malik Nabers’ return from ACL tear