Odell Beckham Jr.’s much-anticipated debut with the Miami Dolphins is officially on hold. The star wide receiver will kick off the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, sidelining him for at least the first four games. Dolphins fans who were eager to see Beckham lighting up the field alongside Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will have to wait a little longer.
Beckham’s time in Miami has been anything but smooth sailing since signing with the team in March. The former Pro Bowler has yet to participate in a single practice, thanks to an undisclosed injury that’s kept him off the gridiron. It’s been a frustrating few months for a player who was supposed to be the final piece in Miami’s lethal offensive puzzle.
The Dolphins knew they were rolling the dice when they signed Beckham, according to ESPN. The team was well aware that his injury history might come back to haunt them, but they believed the gamble was worth it. Now, they’re hoping that giving him extra time to heal will pay off in the long run.
Let’s not forget, Beckham was once one of the most electrifying receivers in the NFL. Between 2014 and 2016, he racked up a jaw-dropping 4,122 receiving yards-third-most in NFL history for a player’s first three seasons. But since then, his numbers have taken a nosedive, largely thanks to a string of injuries that have plagued his career.
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The injury bug first bit Beckham in 2017 when he fractured his left ankle just four games into the season. Then came the torn ACL in 2020, and if that wasn’t bad enough, he re-injured the same knee during the Super Bowl in 2021. It’s been a brutal stretch for a guy who was once the face of the league.
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Beckham’s statistical decline is as painful to watch as it is to endure. Since 2016, he’s managed just 3,810 receiving yards over six seasons and hasn’t hit the 1,000-yard mark since 2019. Despite that, the Baltimore Ravens took a chance on him last year, signing him to a one-year, $15 million deal.
He managed to put up 565 yards in 2023-a decent showing but a far cry from his glory days. Now, Beckham is hoping to resurrect his career in Miami, but that resurrection is going to have to wait. The Dolphins are counting on him to come back strong, but only time will tell if this gamble will pay off.
