Dolphins launch veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins launched extensive receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the veteran’s tenure with the workforce 4 weeks earlier than the tip of the common season.

The discharge was mutual, a supply confirmed.

Beckham missed each practices this week for what was described as “private causes.”

Beckham signed a one-year, $3 million take care of the Dolphins in Might that was value as much as $8.25 million with incentives. Nevertheless, he had knee surgical procedure earlier within the offseason and began the season on the bodily unable to carry out listing. The Dolphins had been conscious Beckham would doubtless not be prepared for the beginning of the season after they agreed to the deal.

He made his observe debut within the first week of October and performed his first recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots in Week 5. In 9 video games this season, Beckham completed with 9 catches for 55 yards.

After signing with Miami to presumably be the third receiving choice behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Beckham by no means assumed the position as tight finish Jonnu Smith emerged because the workforce’s third choice.

The signing is a microcosm of a season of unmet expectations for the Dolphins. The workforce sputtered to a 2-6 report to begin the season, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa lacking 4 video games with a concussion. Miami has received 4 of its previous 5 video games coming into its Week 15 recreation in opposition to the Houston Texans however, at 6-7, doubtless wants outdoors assist to make a 3rd straight postseason.