Getty Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr.’s future with the Cleveland Browns was called into question this week, with the star wide receiver taking to Twitter to quell the rumors that he wants a trade.
“No one knows what the future holds, like tomorrow,” Beckham said during a press conference, setting off the alarms. “I couldn’t tell you what’s going to happen.”
Once the internet took that quote and ran, OBJ wrote on Twitter: “I NEVER said I was not happy in Cleveland, just like everyone else I’m hopeful for better results,” he wrote. “Period. Next story plzz.”
Ok😑😑😑… I NEVER said I was not happy in Cleveland, just like everyone else I’m hopeful for better results. Period. Next story plzz 😭 …
A report from FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer says otherwise.
The trusted insider reported on the FOX pregame show that he doesn’t see Beckham’s relationship with the Browns ending well, dropping a bombshell revelation that hints at a bit of betrayal by the star pass-catcher.
“Here’s the thing. People are now surprised about what’s happening and what he’s saying in Cleveland, but players and coaches around the league — they’re not. Let me fill you in why: Odell Beckham has actually told other players and coaches before games ‘Come get me.’ It wasn’t Odell’s choice to go with the Cleveland Browns, he got traded there. Now there are reports of his sports hernia surgery. I’ve got to say, I don’t see that relationship ending well after this year.”
Inside Scoop: Jay Glazer on the future of Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr 😮
As many have pointed out, Glazer is a trusted insider with more hits than misses, especially when he goes all in with a report like this. Glazer also reported that the Beckham trade out of New York was being worked on well in advance of other insiders, initially being mocked and attacked for doing his job. He gloated a bit on Twitter when it went through, and rightfully so.
“For all you [expletive] who spewed [expletive] at me, my kid, my mom, my mom’s kid, my kid’s mom, my head size, body size, intelligence, my mom’s intelligence all because I made a prediction about your team today,” Glazer shared on Twitter, “save your ridiculous [expletive] insults for [expletive] that matters in life.”
Odell Beckham Needs Hernia Surgery
A few other reports emerged on Sunday regarding Beckham’s health. Beckham told ESPN’s Josina Anderson that “there is not decision on surgery yet” on a groin that has bothered him for a good chunk of the season, while NFL Networks Ian Rapoport said that the Browns star will need sports hernia surgery.
#Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr is playing through a painful sports hernia that will need surgery after the season, sources say. Every day has been a battle. My story: t.co/vJfB9FmP8e
Beckham has been listed as “limited” on most of the Browns injury reports, but has yet to miss a game. He has been open that he is pushing through injuries, but has remained committed to getting on the field.
“I’ve been pretty much banged up all year since whatever happened in camp,” Beckham said. “I’ve been playing through it, doing whatever I can just to make it to Sunday for the game. So anytime that Sunday comes around, 1 o’clock, 4 o’clock, 8, Monday night, Thursday, I’m going to give this team everything that I have, no matter what.”
Injury a Culprit in Lack of Chemistry Between Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckahm
Rapoport said that the sports hernia has kept Beckham out of practice, which has not helped him gain chemistry with Browns second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield. He also missed the entire preseason with a hip injury and only participated in one of the Browns’ OTA sessions.
Beckham has averaged a career low in receptions per game (4.75) and has just two touchdowns. However, he’s still on pace for over 1,000 yards.
Odell Beckham Jr. has now gone six straight games without 100 receiving yards.
It’s the longest streak of his career. (via @ESPNStatsInfo)
“It is tough. Along with any other position, you want to help, period,” Beckham said. “You do get the ball or you do not get the ball, ultimately, what fixes everything is winning, and when you do not win, that is when you can see problems or any words you want to put in there – tension or any word you want to transfer that with is when you start to see the problem. The answer is always in winning. It is just really it.”
The last few weeks of the year will play a big part in the Browns heading into the off-season on a high-note, even if the playoffs are not in the cards. That starts Sunday against the one-win Bengals.
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