Tag: Odell Beckham

All-Pro WR released by Dolphins before Week 15 matchup vs. Texans

As Week 15 approaches, the Miami Dolphins are making an aggressive move before taking on the Houston Texans.

Odell Beckham Jr. won’t be finding his way into the end zone at NRG Stadium this Sunday against the Houston Texans.

The former All-Pro receiver and Miami Dolphins mutually agreed to part ways after eight games Thursday evening with four games remaining in the regular season.

The Dolphins announced Friday morning that Beckham was waived. He’ll remain on waivers until Monday, where a team could claim him and pick up the remaining money on his one-year $3 million deal signed this offseason.

This seemed to be in the works leading up to Week 15’s showdown. Beckham missed the past two days of practice, citing “personal reasons” for his absence.

After undergoing knee surgery earlier in the offseason, Beckham started the season on the physically unable to perform list. Once activated, he was used in a limited role, hauling in nine passes for 55 yards in nine games.

When he initially signed, Miami figured the former Super Bowl champion would presumably be the third receiving option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. That never happened since veteran tight end Jonnu Smith emerged as the team’s best option in the red zone.

Since inking a one-year deal this offseason, Smith has totaled 61 catches for 692 yards and five touchdowns.

“Jonnu’s really done a good job of just being another factor in some of those spaces if you’re committing too many resources to the outside part of the field, or whatever,” Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said Thursday. “He’s a good enough athlete, he always has been, that they interchange those positions.

“He’s another good athlete that can create matchup problems for you. So, we’re going to be at the task, but it’s a challenge for us to matchup with all of those guys and keep them from, again, like I said, getting into open space.”

The Dolphins have also gotten exceptional play out of rookie receiver Malik Washington and veteran receiver River Cracraft in short throws and on special teams. Running back De’Von Achane also is a factor in the passing attack for a surging Tua Tagovailoa.

Miami has won four of its past five games heading into Sunday. With a win and a Colts’ lost, the Texans would clinch a second consecutive AFC South divisional title.

Should the Ravens have interest in Odell Beckham after he’s waived by Dolphins?

The Baltimore Ravens could have interest in adding Odell Beckham to the roster after he’s released by Dolphins

The Ravens lack production at wide receiver behind Zay Flowers and could have room for a veteran after the Miami Dolphins released Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday that the Dolphins and the former Pro Bowl receiver mutually agreed to part ways, according to sources informed of the situation.

Beckham’s release on Friday will keep him on waivers until Monday. He is owed roughly $200,000 for the balance of the season and is not close to the incentives in the deal. Beckham would be free to sign with any club if he clears waivers.

Beckham signed a one-year deal with the Ravens worth up to $18 million in the 2023 offseason. However, the Ravens reworked his contract in January, designating him a post-June one-cut. This allowed them to spread the dead money out over 2024 and 2025.

Beckham caught 35 passes for 565 yards and three touchdowns in his lone season with the Ravens.

The 32-year-old signed a one-year contract in May worth $3 million to be the third threat behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in the passing game.

Beckham started the season on the physically unable-to-perform list after offseason surgery. He played 33 snaps and didn’t catch a pass in his first three games. He has nine catches for 55 yards on 18 targets and zero touchdowns for the season.

For Baltimore, Zay Flowers has 60 catches for 863 yards (14.4 avg), and Rashod Bateman has 35 catches for 574 yards (16.4 avg), but the production lacks after that.

Zay Flowers discusses Odell Beckham’s departure from the Ravens

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers discussed the departure of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Baltimore Ravens brought in star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. last offseason on a one-year, $15 million deal worth up to $18 million. While his production on the field didn’t live up to his contract from a statistical perspective, he made a tremendous impact as a leader and mentor.

After signing a deal with the Miami Dolphins, Beckham Jr. is no longer in Baltimore. When fellow wide receiver Zay Flowers was asked about Beckham’s departure, he mentioned how it’s a little different due to the veteran’s experience. However, now Flowers is ready to figure out his own path.

“[It’s] a little bit [different] because [Odell Beckham Jr.] had so much experience that he knew how it was going to go, and he knew how the process was going to play out. Now, I can just figure out my own way, take my own path and kind of do my own thing and make my own career my own way.”

Flowers put together a phenomenal rookie season as the Ravens’ No. 1 wide receiver in 2023 and will hope to build on it in 2024. He showed that he is a three-level wide receiver who can win in many different ways, and without Beckham’s voice in the locker room, he will have to take on a more significant leadership role this upcoming season.

Every move the Ravens have made so far this offseason

With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, we’re looking at every move the Baltimore Ravens have made this off-season

The Ravens will look drastically different on both sides of the football field after undergoing massive changes in player personnel and the coaching staff.

Baltimore signed Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore landed Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million.

However, the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. 

Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the NFL draft fast approaching, we’re reviewing every move Baltimore made this off-season.

The Rams should consider a reunion with Odell Beckham Jr.

With a pass-happy NFL, the demand for receivers is at an all time high. Here’s why the Rams should reunite with Odell Beckham Jr.

As the Rams round out their roster, there’s still a bunch of high-quality free agents available for the team to supplement their roster with. One of those players is the ever-entertaining Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham, one of the most athletic and gifted football players I’ve ever watched play the game, has been the subject of subsequent debate on Twitter about whether the All-Pro pass catcher’s fame is the result of a significant career or the product of a single iconic moment, forever shared throughout NFL history. The man known as OBJ shot to national attention via his one-handed touchdown grab against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football during his rookie year almost 10 years ago.

Beckham, however, has a resume to back up the claim that he was among the league’s best. Five 1,000-yard seasons and 59 touchdowns displayed OBJ’s abilities but injuries have slowed the star receiver over the years.

He did see a resurgence in his career once he signed with the Rams in 2021. Spending only half a year in Los Angeles, Beckham helped the team win Super Bowl LVI with his five touchdowns in seven regular-season starts.

Beckham did not disappoint in the playoffs either. Starting in all four of the Rams’ postseason victories, Beckham caught the Rams’ first touchdown of the 2021 playoffs in a victorious effort against the Cardinals 34-11.

Beckham then came up huge on what was a game tying drive by the Rams in the NFC championship game. His two catches set up a Matt Gay field goal to tie the game at 17. The Rams would defeat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17.

And in the biggest game of the year, Beckham started hot. He was on pace for Super Bowl MVP, hauling in two catches for 52 yards and the game’s opening touchdown. Beckham would then tear his ACL in the second quarter in the Rams’ title victory.

Beckham spent last year with the Ravens and it was clear that he wasn’t the player that we once knew. However, he did show an ability to get open, secure catches and find the holes in zone coverages – things that play into the Sean McVay offense.

OBJ will not be an expensive singing nor a player that needs to play every snap. He’s at the stage of his career where he is a rotational guy who has the ability to be plugged in during the game’s biggest moments and perform. It’s a relationship that worked once and perhaps OBJ is the final key in the Rams’ offensive retool.

15 biggest salary cap hits for the Ravens in 2024 after first wave of NFL free agency

With the second wave of free agency heating up and updated signings, we’re releasing the Ravens 15 biggest salary cap hits according to Over The Cap. 

Change is always good for the soul, and after a stunning loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game, Baltimore has undergone a dramatic reconstruction that could pay off with championship dividends.

Changes hit the defensive coaching staff as Mike Macdonald accepted the Seahawks head coaching job, Anthony Weaver became the defensive coordinator in Miami, and Zach Orr was promoted from inside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator.

Baltimore signed Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore landed Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million.

However, the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the second wave of free agency heating up and updated signings of cornerback Ka’Dar Hollman, linebacker Chris Board, and offensive guard Josh Jones, we’re releasing the 15 most significant salary cap hits according to Over The Cap.

Where do the Ravens rank in spending at each position after first wave of free agency?

We’re looking at where the Baltimore Ravens rank in positional spending after the first wave of NFL free agency

The 2024 salary cap is set at $255.4 million.

The Ravens will look drastically different on both sides of the football field after undergoing massive changes in player personnel and the coaching staff.

Eric DeCosta started the off-season with urgency, signing Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore landed Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million.

The talented running back could earn $20 million throughout the deal.

However, the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

The Ravens have $13,884,766 in available cap space, and they’re paying out over $113 million on the offensive side of the football.

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re examining Baltimore’s positional spending ranking.

All figures are via OverTheCap.com and official NFLPA records.

Report: Dolphins to host former Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. on a visit

After being released by the Baltimore Ravens, Odell Beckham Jr. is set for a free agent visit with the Miami Dolphins

The Ravens released Odell Beckham on Sunday night, and he is set to make his first free-agent visit.

Josina Anderson reports that the veteran wide receiver is set to meet with the Miami Dolphins. Beckham Jr. signed a one-year, $15 million deal with Baltimore last spring.

Beckham had 64 targets during his lone season in Baltimore, hauling in 35 catches, for 565 yards and three touchdowns.

Beckham Jr. could flourish playing opposite Garrett Wilson, while catching passes from Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

Updated status of every Ravens free agent after first wave of free agency

We’re taking an updated look at where the Baltimore Ravens 26 free agents have landed after the first wave of NFL free agency

The offseason is in full swing, particularly for the Baltimore Ravens, who have made one gigantic move, agreeing to a two-year deal with running back Derrick Henry.

The Ravens will utilize draft picks and the second wave of free agency to retool after losing eight players in the first week.

Baltimore has had good moments so far, and we’re taking an updated look at the status of every initial 2024 free agent through the first wave of signings.

Ravens 2024 offseason tracker: Following all of Baltimore’s signings, departures and more

We’re tracking all of Baltimore Ravens offseason moves here — from signings and departures to restructures and any potential trades.

The offseason is in full swing, particularly for the Baltimore Ravens, who have made one gigantic move, agreeing to a two-year deal with running back Derrick Henry.

The Ravens will utilize draft picks and the second wave of free agency to retool after losing eight players in the first week.

Baltimore has had good moments so far, and we’re tracking all of their offseason moves here—from signings and departures to restructures and potential trades.