Why was Odell Beckham traded?
Odell Beckham’s final target with the Browns was a pass thrown to him late, high and out of his reach. Out of patience with Beckham's antics and attitude, the Browns on Friday said they're releasing the polarizing star wide receiver, whose arrival 2 1/2 years ago triggered a celebration and spawned wild expectations never met. Beckham’s unceremonious exit — still not official — came on ...
Why did Odell Beckham leave Cleveland?
Odell Beckham Jr. leaving Cleveland Browns in wake of dad’s social media posts. BEREA, Ohio -- After two-and-a-half tumultuous seasons, the Odell Beckham Jr. experiment in Cleveland is over. The ...
Did the Browns fix their team by cutting Odell Beckham?
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Did Odell Beckham get traded?
What did Odell get traded for? Odell Beckham Jr. is no longer a Giant. The Giants traded the star wide receiver to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday in exchange for the Browns' first-round pick (No. 17 overall), their second third-round pick (No. 96 overall) this year, plus safety Jabrill Peppers, SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed.
Is Browns releasing Odell Beckham Jr?
Odell Beckham will officially be waived by the Cleveland Browns next week. He might become a free agent for the first time in his career soon after. OBJ and the Browns signed their settlement to finalize his release and send him to waivers on Monday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Was Odell Beckham waived or released?
Beckham and the Browns inked a settlement Saturday to finalize the wide receiver's release and send him to waivers on Monday. The settlement granted Beckham the release he desired while bestowing the Browns with cash and salary cap savings were Beckham to go unclaimed.
Did Odell get claimed?
Won't Be Claimed Off Waivers by Lions, Giants After Browns Exit. The Cleveland Browns officially placed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
How many yards did Odell Beckham have in a season?
He's the fourth rookie in NFL history to have at least 1,300 receiving yards in a season, and the only rookie to have at least 90 receptions and 10 receiving touchdowns in a season. Beckham was named a first-alternate for the 2015 Pro Bowl. On January 7, 2015, Beckham replaced Calvin Johnson in Pro Bowl due to injury.
Where did Odell Beckham play college football?
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beckham played college football at nearby Louisiana State University (LSU) and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round ...
How many yards did Odell Beckham throw in his first game?
In Beckham's first game with the Browns, he caught seven passes for 71 yards as the Browns lost at home to the Tennessee Titans 13–43. During Monday Night Football against the New York Jets in Week 2, Beckham finished with 161 receiving yards, including a one-handed grab for 33 yards and later, an 89-yard touchdown as the Browns won 23–3 in his first game back at MetLife Stadium since being traded.
What happened to Beckham in 2016?
On September 25, he was fined $36,000 for a blindside hit on safety Kenny Vaccaro in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. During Week 3 against the Washington Redskins, featuring Josh Norman, Beckham became the fastest player to reach 200 receptions by doing so in only 30 games. He finished the game with seven receptions for 121 receiving yards as the Giants lost a close game 27–29. In Week 6, Beckham caught eight passes for a career-high 222 yards with two touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens, leading the Giants to a 27–23 victory. In Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he had ten receptions for 100 receiving yards in the 24–14 loss. In Week 16, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had 11 receptions for 150 receiving yards in the 24–19 loss. In 2016, Beckham started all 16 games for the first time in his career and finished with 101 receptions, which was a career-high, 1,367 receiving yards, and ten touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowl selection for a third year in a row. The Giants finished 11–5 in 2016, clinching a Wild Card spot, and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but lost 13–38 to the Green Bay Packers. Beckham had four receptions for 28 yards in the loss. After the game, a frustrated Beckham punched a hole in the wall in the visiting teams' locker room. The Giants agreed to pay for damages and repairs were done ten days later. He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.
How many yards did Beckham throw in Week 10?
In his first Monday Night Football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Beckham caught eight passes for 156 yards in the 40–24 loss. Against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10, he caught seven passes for 108 yards in the 38–17 loss.
How much was Beckham fined?
On October 5, 2019, Beckham was fined $14,037, as was Humphrey. In Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks, Beckham caught six passes for 101 yards in the 32–28 loss. Days after the game, he was fined $14,037 by the NFL for uniform violation.
How much is Beckham's contract?
On August 27, 2018, Beckham signed a five-year, $95 million contract extension with the Giants with $41 million fully guaranteed with a total of $65 million in guarantees. In his first game back from injury, he recorded 11 receptions for 111 yards in the season-opening 20–15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.