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Former Miami Dolphins extensive receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is formally a free agent after clearing waivers on Monday, in accordance with NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
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Former #Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr has cleared waivers. He is a free agent. pic.twitter.com/FeP7RerNnr
The Dolphins announced on Friday that they have been parting methods with him, putting him on waivers after a difficult season.
The Dolphins nonetheless owe the Beckham Jr. $200,000 to be paid out for the rest of the 2024 season after signing a one-year, $3 million contract in Might.
Odell Beckham Jr. began the 2024 season on the bodily unable to carry out (PUP) record, reportedly addressing minor points to ease his transition again into motion. He made his season debut in Week 5, taking part in 33 snaps throughout his first three video games however failing to file a single reception.
The 32-year-old extensive receiver was listed behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the Dolphins’ depth chart, which restricted his alternatives. He completed the season with simply 9 receptions for 55 yards and no touchdowns.
After a powerful five-year stint with the New York Giants, the place he tallied 5,475 receiving yards, 44 touchdowns and earned three Professional Bowl alternatives, Beckham Jr. has struggled to search out long-term stability. He has spent one season or much less with every of his final three groups: the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday that the veteran has a “brief record” of groups that he want to be part of following his launch from Miami. Nonetheless, “it isn’t totally clear the place that record begins and ends,” in accordance with Pelissero, “The main focus for Beckham is to land in the proper scenario.”
