Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines in recent hours after a strong retirement rumor began circulating on social media. True to form, the former Giants star and one of the most athletic wide receivers of the past decade in the NFL didn’t hesitate to speak out, making it clear he’s still got plenty left in the tank.
The entire saga began just hours ago, when a fake account impersonating NFL insider Adam Schefter posted an unfounded rumor claiming that the former Ravens and Dolphins player was set to retire from professional football after failing to land a team this offseason.
Once the rumor began gaining traction, Beckham Jr. took to his official X account (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight, making it clear that he’s still going strong and that his career is far from over.
“LOL (expletive)… when was that announced and by who? That’s funny , appreciate the concerns but this (expletive) ain’t over yet,” he said via @obj.
Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
He also added: “No seriously. Plz stop reading everything on the internet, and stop texting me happy retirement b4 u piss me off. That will get no response. I promise u the day I’m done I will let u kno. Again if u text me happy retirement im just gon have to block u. Thanks”
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What’s Odell Beckham Jr.’s status right now?
Despite an illustrious decade-long career that includes a Super Bowl title and several highlight-reel plays, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. finds himself in a familiar position this offseason: a free agent.
The 32-year-old is coming off a quiet season with the Miami Dolphins where he was waived in December after recording just nine catches for 55 yards and no touchdowns in nine games. While a recent viral social media post falsely claiming his retirement was quickly debunked by Beckham himself, his lack of production last year and his current unsigned status has led many to question what his future holds.
Now, with the new season on the horizon, the once-dominant pass-catcher is hoping to prove he still has gas left in the tank and can be a valuable contributor for a team looking for a veteran presence.
