John Rutherford

Even though Odell Beckham is washed up — or so it sure seems — don’t rule out him rejoining the Giants.

That was one of the big takeaways Monday from Giants coach (and de facto general manager) John Harbaugh’s chat with reporters at the NFL’s Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

Beckham, a once-great wide receiver, has made no secret about wanting to play for the Giants again.

So what does Harbaugh — who has final say on personnel — think about that?

“You look at every option, and Odell is an option,” Harbaugh said.

A fairly diplomatic response, especially since Harbaugh said he texts regularly with Beckham. The two men are close.

So it’s not like Harbaugh was going to say Beckham can’t play anymore, even though that quite clearly is the case.

The Giants do need more weapons for Jaxson Dart, since they lost slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson to the Titans in free agency, and also since Darius Slayton is not a long-term answer opposite Malik Nabers.

But Beckham, 33, is no longer a difference maker. He hasn’t had a highly productive season since 2019 with the Browns (1,035 yards and four touchdowns).

With Harbaugh in Baltimore in 2023, Beckham had 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns. Beckham was out of the league last year, partly because of a six-game suspension (performance-enhancing drugs).

Of course, he opened his career as a star with the Giants from 2014-18, as the No. 12 overall draft pick.

His Giants numbers remain impressive — 390 catches, 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns. But was a long time ago. Harbaugh surely knows that.