Odell Beckham Jr. Claps Back at Fan on Injury

Odell Beckham Jr., the newly signed receiver for the Miami Dolphins, is addressing concerns about his health as he recovers from injuries that placed him on the physically unable to perform list. In a recent exchange on social media, Beckham responded to a fan's skepticism by referencing the Dolphins' past signing of Will Fuller V, who struggled with injuries during his tenure with the team. Beckham expressed his frustration with public curiosity about his situation, stating, “Been chillin out the way workin in the dark,” and criticized the media's tendency to seek sensational stories for clicks. The 31-year-old Beckham, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with Miami this offseason, has yet to participate in practice or preseason games as the regular season approaches. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Beckham is making progress in his recovery, emphasizing that the team is focused on his return to the field. Beckham's previous season with the Los Angeles Rams ended with a Super Bowl victory, but he suffered a torn ACL during the game, which has hindered his performance since. Despite his storied career, including three Pro Bowl selections, Beckham has not reached the same level of production since 2019, when he played for the Cleveland Browns. As he aims to reintegrate into the Dolphins' offense, he is expected to play a supporting role behind star receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, raising questions about his potential impact this season.