NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero has reported that the Miami Dolphins and veteran broad receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have parted methods. The three-time Professional Bowl wideout and former Tremendous Bowl Champion signed a one-year deal price $3 million with the Dolphins on Could eighth, 2024.
Beckham, 32, was activated on October fifth after being positioned on the Bodily Unable to Carry out Listing at the beginning of the 2024 NFL season. In 9 video games with the Dolphins, Beckham caught simply half of his targets (18), ending with simply 9 receptions for 55 yards and nil touchdowns. In 10 seasons, OBJ has began 97 of 119 video games with the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens earlier than making a cease in Miami. In complete, he has 575 receptions, 7,987 yards, and 59 touchdowns. Now, he’ll look to enroll with a group that wants a veteran broad receiver as he seems to proceed his profession.
Nonetheless, if one good factor got here out of the OBJ experiment, the group out of the blue discovered a playmaker in sixth-round rookie Malik Washington (Identical to many people anticipated!). In Week 14’s 32-26 time beyond regulation win over the New York Jets, Washington made a ‘monumental’ play on a kickoff return that helped kickstart the Dolphins’ unbelievable comeback.
No, these aren’t my phrases. They have been head coach Mike McDaniel’s throughout his Wednesday press convention:
“The protection responded to that momentum and then you definately’re getting your self to a fifth quarter with out timeouts, having the ability to have a shortened discipline. I believe the equal of two additional first downs he was in a position to execute on that kick return – monumental. I believe if I’m a fan of simply perhaps the Miami Dolphins and I’m observing Malik Washington from one week to a different, I believe I already know what I must know of who he’s.”
“monumental” is how mcDaniel described malik washington’s return.
“it is only a week in the past, he had most likely one in every of his worst soccer moments — a muffed punt… he works tirelessly… he displayed what makes him distinctive. he is the exception to the rule (being a Sixth-round WR)… pic.twitter.com/oQzI3bZzbz
— josh houtz (@houtz) December 11, 2024
McDaniel continued:
“There may be a variety of rookies within the Nationwide Soccer League, however when you – I don’t know the ratio of sixth spherical draft picks which might be taking part in and contributing versus not, it’s the exception to the rule I might say and that’s due to issues like that. However I believe he actually received to indicate individuals who he’s, and all it is advisable to know is how his teammates really feel about him. They completely love him as a result of that’s the best respect you’ll be able to pay in direction of your group is being accountable for a mistake after which making up for it within the second of fact.”
To not point out, he’s put up similar numbers to the veteran OBJ, catching 10 of 14 targets for 51 yards. So, when you’re basic supervisor Chris Grier and McDaniel, you needed to ask your self, why not let Beckham Jr. attempt to latch on to a playoff-caliber group that might use his providers? In spite of everything, Miami is hanging on by a thread, and as we identified, he wasn’t figuring out in Miami.
One other factor price noting is that the Dolphins have opened the window of linebackers Cameron Goode and Bradley Chubb. If both participant have been to return, Miami would want to make a roster transfer. This — may very well be that roster transfer.
Right here’s a take a look at each Odell Beckham Jr. Goal Throughout his Dolphins’ Tenure
What are your ideas on the Miami Dolphins releasing broad receiver Odell Beckham Jr? Have you ever preferred what you’ve seen out of Malik Washington and the remainder of Miami’s broad receivers this season? How assured are you heading into Sunday’s matchup vs. the Houston Texans? Tell us within the feedback part under!
