Cleveland Browns Suspended Odell Beckham Jr. of Team Training on Wednesday and Thursday; In six games for the Browns in 2021, Beckham caught just 17 of 34 targets at 232 yards and missed a touchdown.
The Cleveland Browns announced Friday morning that they are releasing three-time Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.
“We appreciate all of his efforts and contributions while he was in Cleveland, but we’ve just reached the point where it’s best to move forward as a team without Odell. We are completing the process of freeing Odell and wish him all the best. as he continues his career. “
According to the NFL Network, the Browns and Beckham agreed to a redesigned contract. He will now travel to Bounces, where the worst performing teams in the NFL will have their first chance to pick him up. If Beckham lifts the waiver, he can sign any team of his choice.
Beckham, who turned 29 on Friday, tried and failed to budge until the NFL swap deadline on Tuesday, the same day his father caused a stir on social media by sharing a video of Brown defender Baker Mayfield not throwing passes. his son. In addition to Beckham Sr.’s post, NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted: “OBJ will show again why he is special. WR1 #FreeOBJ “.
Cleveland subsequently relieved Beckham of his team’s training on Wednesday and Thursday, and NFL head coach Michael Silver told his players that OBJ was “essentially not on the team right now.” Since then, Berry has been meeting with Beckham’s representatives to discuss a reworked contract and his release from the team.
Odell Beckham Jr. has become one of the most interesting disclaimers in recent memory. https://t.co/AdgeUT2u8U
– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 5, 2021
In 29 games over two and a half seasons with the Browns, Beckham has caught 114 of 210 targets at 1,586 yards and seven touchdowns. In six games in 2021, he caught just 17 of 34 targets at 232 yards and never scored a goal. On Sunday, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Beckham made one catch per six yards, the lowest overall score of his career.
The Browns (4-4) are currently last in AFC North and will visit their divisional rivals Cincinnati Bengals (5-3) on Sunday.
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