Odell Beckham Jr. was in attendance for the start of the New York Giants' offseason workout program.

Pat Shurmur confirmed Beckham was in the building Monday alongside his teammates even though the workouts are voluntary.

Beckham stayed away most of last spring as he eyes a new contract.

"He's a professional and I'm glad he's here today," Shurmur said on a conference call with reporters.

The start of the offseason program also marked the first day the new Giants coaching staff was allowed to talk football with the players. 

Beckham missed most of last season with a fractured ankle suffered during a Week 5 loss to the Chargers.

Beckham played last year for $1.8 million and is expected to make $8.5 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract this season. A new deal is likely to net him in the range of $60 million guaranteed.