NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero has reported that the Miami Dolphins and veteran vast receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have parted methods. The three-time Professional Bowl wideout and former Tremendous Bowl Champion signed a one-year deal value $3 million with the Dolphins on Might eighth, 2024.
Beckham, 32, was activated on October fifth after being positioned on the Bodily Unable to Carry out Listing in 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 workforce that wants a veteran vast receiver as he seems to proceed his profession.
Nevertheless, if one good factor got here out of the OBJ experiment, the workforce abruptly discovered a playmaker in sixth-round rookie Malik Washington (Identical to many people anticipated!). In Week 14’s 32-26 extra time win over the New York Jets, Washington made a ‘monumental’ play on a kickoff return that helped kickstart the Dolphins’ inconceivable 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 definitely’re getting your self to a fifth quarter with out timeouts, with the ability to have a shortened subject. I believe the equal of two additional first downs he was capable of 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 have to 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 number of rookies within the Nationwide Soccer League, however in the event you – I don’t know the ratio of sixth spherical draft picks which can be enjoying and contributing versus not, it’s the exception to the rule I’d say and that’s due to issues like that. However I believe he actually acquired to indicate individuals who he’s, and all you want to know is how his teammates really feel about him. They completely love him as a result of that’s the best respect you may pay in the direction of your workforce is being accountable for a mistake after which making up for it within the second of reality.”
To not point out, he’s put up similar numbers to the veteran OBJ, catching 10 of 14 targets for 51 yards. So, in the event you’re common supervisor Chris Grier and McDaniel, you needed to ask your self, why not let Beckham Jr. attempt to latch on to a playoff-caliber workforce that would use his companies? In any case, Miami is hanging on by a thread, and as we identified, he wasn’t understanding in Miami.
One other factor value noting is that the Dolphins have opened the window of linebackers Cameron Goode and Bradley Chubb. (Add Grant DuBose’s title to the checklist!) If both participant have been to return, Miami would wish to make a roster transfer. This — could possibly be that roster transfer.
Right here’s a have a look at each Odell Beckham Jr. Goal Throughout his Dolphins’ Tenure
What are your ideas on the Miami Dolphins releasing vast receiver Odell Beckham Jr? Have you ever preferred what you’ve seen out of Malik Washington and the remainder of Miami’s vast receivers this season? How assured are you heading into Sunday’s matchup vs. the Houston Texans? Tell us within the feedback part under!
