Dolphins launch veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after simply 9 video games

The Miami Dolphins launched extensive receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the previous Professional Bowler’s quick tenure with the staff.

Beckham had missed the previous two days of observe for what the staff known as private causes.

Beckham signed a one-year take care of the Dolphins in Could, however began the season on the bodily unable to carry out checklist after offseason knee surgical procedure.

Since his Dolphins debut in Week 5 towards New England, Beckham had simply 9 catches for 55 yards in 9 video games.

Initially delivered to Miami to be a 3rd receiving possibility behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Beckham by no means appeared to suit into the Dolphins offense. With the emergence of rookie receiver Malik Washington and the elevated utilization of tight finish Jonnu Smith, Beckham by no means assumed the function of third receiver.

After rising to stardom in his first 5 NFL seasons with the New York Giants, Beckham has hung out on 4 completely different groups, together with three years with Cleveland and seasons with Baltimore and the Los Angeles Rams. He received a Tremendous Bowl with the Rams in the course of the 2021-22 season.

Beckham had 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns with Baltimore final season however was lower by the Ravens in March.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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