For the last few weeks, there have been persistent trade rumors surrounding New York Giant star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., with the notion that the franchise is listening to offers. This has brought forth a strong level of uncertainty regarding his long-term future with the team.

The noise on that front has hit a lull in wake of the Los Angeles Rams acquiring Brandin Cooks from the New England Patriots. In fact, the lack of significant discussion concerning trade talks around Beckham Jr. has led to teams believing that he may be off the market, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

This should now shift things toward bringing Beckham Jr. fully into the fold, with contract extension talks being at the forefront of the docket. Despite these trade rumors, the two sides were still reportedly working toward a new deal, as the 25-year-old is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract.

However, it will be interesting to see how this recent trade chatter impacts Beckham Jr.'s standing with the franchise, as this marks the first time that his name has been mentioned prominently in that fashion. There was a real possibility that the team going to move on from him given his continued questionable behavior on and off the field.

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Beckham Jr. remained committed through the process of wanting to remain with the Giants for the long haul, but now there is no certainty that is still the case.

The Pro Bowler still has a strong connection with his teammates, but the trade talks could negatively impact his viewpoint of the franchise. Beckham Jr. is a highly valued part of the offense as the key cog in the passing game who has proven that he can make a significant impact. These next few weeks leading up to draft and training camp following that will be indicative of what's to come regarding his long-term future in New York.