Odell Beckham Jr. breaks silence after Dolphins' exit
The NFL world was stunned on Friday when the Miami Dolphins released Odell Beckham Jr., ending his brief tenure with the team. Hours after the release, Beckham took to Instagram with a message of resilience:
"One thing bout me no matter what…ima always land on my feet. God got me beluhdatt."
Beckham's stint with the Dolphins was brief: just nine games with 55 yards on nine catches. According to the team, before the release, the wide receiver had missed two days of practice for personal reasons.
Signed on a one-year $3 million deal, Beckham was initially to be the third receiving option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. However, he faced challenges from the start. An offseason knee surgery delayed his debut, forcing him to begin the year on the injured list. When he was finally activated in early October, expectations were high.
Reality, however, told a different story. Odell Beckham Jr</a>. failed to register a catch in his first three games. His total playing time amounted to just 33 snaps throughout his entire Dolphins tenure. With rookie Malik Washington emerging and tight end Jonnu Smith gaining more usage, Beckham's role became increasingly marginal.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported Beckham is "hoping for more opportunities elsewhere" - a glimmer of hope for a player with a complex professional journey. His career has spanned four other teams, the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and LA Rams.
What's next for Odell Beckham Jr.?
Potential landing spots for Beckham are already generating buzz. Two familiar destinations lead the speculation: the Rams and the Baltimore Ravens. Having marginally improved their playoff chances, the Rams could use additional receiver depth. The Ravens, dealing with receiver challenges, may find Beckham intriguing.
Beckham won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021-22 and logged 35 catches for 565 yards with Baltimore last season. His career has been defined by spectacular moments and challenging transitions.
Other potential destinations like the Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been mentioned by fans and analysts. With $200,000 still owed on his contract, Beckham represents an affordable risk for teams seeking veteran receiver depth.