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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 warms up during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 warms up during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines yet again. And no, it’s not his final decision between the Cowboys and the Giants. This time it’s something rather unfortunate for OBJ. And no, it’s not another ACL injury. Beckham was part of an airline fiasco where he was asked to de-plane by the flight attendant and the entire NFL world is confused.
The former LA Rams’ wide receiver caused a major holdup at Miami International Airport when he was ejected before his flight’s takeoff. And the reason for his ejection? Refusal to fasten his seatbelt. Or so OBJ’s lawyer announced after the entire incident.
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According to OBJ’s lawyer Daniel Davillier, the incident was “completely unnecessary” as Odell Beckham Jr. was not “disruptive or combative.” The Los Angeles-bound American Airlines flight 1228 returned to the gate after OBJ’s apparent unconscious state and refusal to wear the seatbelt. The rest of the passengers on the flight also de-boarded. However, they boarded back on and the flight later departed for LA. Davillier said that this was the case of a flight attendant who wanted to exert his authority unjustly.
Fans think Odell Beckham Jr. had a wild night out
The NFL world was in shock after the entire incident. Odell Beckham Jr. took to Twitter to express his frustration with the entire airline process. The Miami-Dade Police department released an official statement about the incident. “As they tried to wake him to fasten his seat belt, he appeared to be in and out of consciousness. Fearing that Mr. Beckham was seriously ill. And that his condition would worsen through the expected five-hour flight, [aircraft crew members] called for police and fire rescue,” the statement said. However, fans believe that there is more to it than meets the eye.
Yeah this story has more holes than Swiss cheese. Flight attendants aren’t looking to delay an entire flight due to being overzealous because someone slept through an announcement to buckle his seatbelt. No doubt other passengers will shine some light on what really happened.
— Dolphins Rich (@DolphinsRich) November 28, 2022
This is definitely how it all went down 🤨. Does his lawyer honestly expect us to believe he was sleeping the entire time and didn’t say one comment to the flight attendant regarding the seat belt or anything else?? Come on man
— Anthony Domanico (@ADomanico17) November 27, 2022
I have literally never fastened my seatbelt b4 take off. No to be difficult but, just never remember until the plane is actually in the air. Never seen the flight attendant be Nazis about it. This smells funny.
— D (@DabT_305) November 28, 2022
The passengers on the plane tell a different story https://t.co/988reZ3e8U
— Skye Underwood (@SkyeUnderwood) November 28, 2022
Question: If this was a normal practice, blanket over the head and all, wouldn't he always put his seat belt on first? Like, always? Or was this the first time he ever didn't when he always does the other?
Doesn't make any sense.
— Sapolicious (@sapolicious) November 27, 2022
The 30-year-old wide receiver is a free agent currently and looking for his next franchise in the NFL. OBJ announced last week that he will be chalking his return down with the Dallas Cowboys, Giants, and the Buffalo Bills this week. The WR boarded the flight and pulled on his blanket. However, OBJ dozed off before putting his seatbelt on. And this led to the chaotic scene in Miami.
I want to know why a man that isn’t playing football so tired .. idk when the flight was but I have never been so tired before s flight takes off that I just have to go to sleep.. now if he’s playing ball I get it why are busy going all the time and prob don’t sleep a ton
— Chandler28138 (@Chandler28138) November 28, 2022
How do you know? The flight attendant could’ve been someone who knew who he was & wanted 15 minutes of fame. You don’t know what happened stop it smh
— SUPREMEBOSS1 (@SUPREMEBOSS12) November 28, 2022
Odell is receiving more heat for falling asleep on a plane the Jerry Jones for being racist! Make it make sense
— AR QB1 🔜(🇺🇸) (@KayvonThib5) November 27, 2022
Never in my life have I experienced what just happened to me… I’ve seen it alll..
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 27, 2022
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Man loves attention
— Jaxx (@shotkalla7) November 27, 2022
However, Fans think there was probably more in Beckham’s system than just fatigue.
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