The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year $8.25 million contract, per NFL Network Ian Rapoport.
The 31-year-old pro bowler spent last year with the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in 14 games after sitting out all of the 2022 season while still healing from an ACL tear the previous year.
Despite his age, wear, and tear, Odell Beckham Jr. is still a serviceable wideout. Last season he finished with 565 yards and three touchdowns.
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Odell Beckham Jr.'s Career so far
The Miami Dolphins will now be Odell Beckham Jr.'s fifth team in four years.
He was originally drafted by the New York Giants, who selected him with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Beckham J. spent three years with the Cleveland Browns from 2019-2021, including a season where he tore his ACL in his left knee.
He then joined the Los Angeles Rams, helping them win a Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, the same game in which he tore his left ACL again.
Overall, Odell Beckham Jr. experienced great success early in his career, with five 1,000-yard seasons in his first six years in the NFL. However, frequent injuries have been the reason for his dip in production, but In the right situation Odell can still be very effective.
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Odell Beckham Jr.'s Fit for Miami
The Dolphins get another big-time weapon for their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa.
Odell Beckham Jr. will join a star-studded receiving core featuring Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Hill had another breakout season, finishing with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
While Jaylen Waddle's production did go down a bit, he still logged 1,014 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games.
The Miami Dolphins also went out and drafted Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington and USC WR Tahj Washington with sixth and seventh-round selections in this year's draft.
Odell Beckham Jr. should fare as an effective third option behind Hill and Waddle if he could stay healthy this season.
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