Video: Rai Benjamin Asks Giants for 1-Day NFL Contract After Olympic Gold Medal Win

Zach BacharContributor IAugust 23, 2024

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rai Benjamin is interested in signing a one-day contract with the New York Giants.

Benjamin, who won two of his three golds for the United States during track and field competition at the Paris Games, discussed his desire to join his hometown team for a day during a Friday appearance on ESPN.

“I just want to sign a contract for one day,” Benjamin joked. “That’s it, one day. I don’t need anything else. I would sign a one-day contract. I’ll play on offense, come on. That’s like, easy. Listen, if you guys need me, let me know. I’m telling you right now, just let me know. I’ve got some cleats in my closet at home right now.”

NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL”I just want to sign a contract for one day. … I’ll play on offense. … If you guys need me, just let me know.” 🏈

Three-time Olympic gold medalist and Giants superfan, Rai Benjamin, wants a chance to suit up for his team 😅 pic.twitter.com/4AGdBIdDx0

The 27-year-old has some previous football experience, playing wide receiver and safety during his high school days in Mount Vernon, New York.

Benjamin won the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics, finishing with a time of 46.46 seconds to secure the second gold of his career.

NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympicsRAI BENJAMIN IS FINALLY AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION. #ParisOlympics

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He didn’t have to wait long for his third, earning the honor after helping the United States win the 4×400-meter relay on the very next day.

NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympicsRai Benjamin holds off Letsile Tebogo to anchor Team USA to gold in the 4x400m relay! #ParisOlympics

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High school football experience isn’t typically enough to make an NFL roster, although Benjamin is interested in pursuing a one-day deal with his favorite team regardless.