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Oct 11, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) holds up four fingers to signify four wins for the Browns late in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 11, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) holds up four fingers to signify four wins for the Browns late in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Odell Beckham Jr. enjoyed a strong reputation as a New York Giants player. The former Lousiana State University man emerged as one of the top-rated wide receivers in the NFL towards the end of the last decade. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 2019 and arrived in the AFC with huge expectations.
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Sep 26, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a reception against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
However, his time with the Browns has been marred with injury. The LSU graduate has failed to establish himself as a fixed feature in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offence. The former Minnesota Vikings coach has backed a rushing offence centred around Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.
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With the 2021 NFL trade deadline soon approaching, the Browns might be tempted with a potential deal to offload their misfiring superstar.
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Raiders reportedly interested in Browns wideout Odell Beckham Jr
Count the #Raiders among the teams who will have interest in Odell Beckham Jr. if the #Browns indeed make him available. They'll be shopping for an upgrade at WR this offseason.
— Evan Massey (@massey_evan) January 31, 2021
AFC West franchise, Las Vegas Raiders, are in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. Following coach Jon Gruden’s unforeseen exit, the team is under major uncertainty as we approach Week 6.
But senior management is reportedly thinking about the future and Odell Beckham Jr. is on their holiday season wishlist. The Raiders could snap at the opportunity of a potential trade deal for Beckham as they hope to continue in the same vein and seal a playoff spot.
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But other potential suitors allegedly include the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Sep 26, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) kneels in the end zone before the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
There is still no confirmation from Stefanski and Co. that they are open to the idea of letting OBJ depart before deadline day. The 28-year old recently returned from injury. He’s only featured in three games for the Browns this season with 124 receiving yards. However, he still hasn’t caught a single receiving touchdown from quarterback Baker Mayfield.
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Will Beckham stay put in Cleveland this season or will he finally bring this nightmare stint to an end? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
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