‘Get Back to Playing Football’: Eli Manning Has a Message for Former Teammate Odell Beckham Jr

It wasn’t difficult for Odell Beckham Jr.to find a new home after his controversial release from Cleveland Browns. After finding his new place in Los Angeles Rams, he took almost no time to make his debut. It happened well before he could even know the squad inside out.

His debut came as a surprise after starting receiver Robert Woods was sidelined with a season-ending ACL injury ahead of Week 10. However, the Rams in their game against the San Francisco 49ers came out as a surprise after the Niners dominated over the Rams the whole time, making OBJ’s debut a mere flop.

Eli Manning on Odell Beckham Jr.

Former Giants quarterback turned ESPN’s Manningcast co-host Eli Manning, who also used to be a teammate of Beckham, were reported to have a conversation according to broadcaster and reporter Madelyn Burke.

“He [OBJ] knows he needs to get back to playing football, playing good football, and doing the things that he’s been able to do over the last couple of years, and that’s making plays,” Eli Manning said.

OBJ to have plenty of chances to prove himself

Although the supposed conversation between the two came out as a surprise to the fans since during their time at the New York Giants, their relationship had soured, especially after OBJ got traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019. They even had a word war soon after, trading insults in various interviews.

However, two years down the line, their spat seems to be under the bridge. Eli has a very encouraging image of Beckham. He believes the three-time Pro Bowler is looking forward to a progressive season with the Rams. Since he is going to meet the Niners again later this season, he will have plenty of time to prove himself.

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