With Odell Beckham Jr. who has just started delivering for the Cleveland Browns, his stay at the franchise is in total suspense as according to The Athletic, this season could be the concluding season for him in the team.
As the sources familiar with the Browns’ way of thinking point to a potential move for the wide receiver, although Beckham is under contract until 2023.
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Odell Beckham Jr. following is injury
The Browns acquired Beckham from New York Giants in 2019 in exchange for some draft pick player packages. His arrival in the franchise made some direct impact with 74 receptions covering 1,035 yards and four touchdowns.
But he was limited to just 23 catches for 319 yards and three touchdowns in seven games during the 2020 season, before sustaining a season-long ACL injury against the Cincinnati Bengals.
This could be Odell Beckham Jr.’s final season with the Browns, sources tell @jeffphowe.
The wide receiver is under contract through 2023: https://t.co/yzolPm173K pic.twitter.com/cXMRyrKILc
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 14, 2021
Subsequently, he made a tremendous recovery during the offseason, but his return in the season starter was still more than just a doubt. Beckham wasn’t an active member in the roster until week 3 against the Bears. Against them, Beckham caught five passes for 77 yards.
Following his Week 3 performance, Beckham has managed to catch only four passes on 10 targets and covering 47 yards in his last two clashes against the Vikings and the Chargers.
Yeah with the game on the line how you target @obj zero times……???? 🤬
— Dockery (@realDockery) October 10, 2021
Will OBJ leave this season?
However, despite the possibility, it’s still unclear whether the Browns would move Beckham before the Nov. 2 transfer deadline.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield during his nine games with Beckham in the last two seasons has completed 60.2 percent of his passes for 1,801 yards (yielding 200.1 passes per game) with 18 touchdowns, six interceptions and an 87.3 passer rating.
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Sep 26, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a reception against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
However, during his other 12 games without OBJ, Mayfield has completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,002 yards (yielding 250.2 passes per game), with 17 touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 102.6 rating.
And so, with a decline in the performance of OBJ following his ACL injury, his move out of the franchise could be a possibility. Aside from Browns fans, everyone in NFL circles knows he needs to move on if he wants to succeed.
