Odell Beckham Jr. might not make NFL return until 2023

Increase your hand if you happen to had been bamboozled or underwhelmed by the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes.

After weeks of hype across the free-agent huge receiver’s return — which included flashy visits with the Giants, Cowboys and Payments — Beckham would possibly not see motion till subsequent season.

The assumption amongst a number of NFL groups is that Beckham will sit out the whole 2022 season, together with the playoffs, and signal with a crew at the beginning of free company in March, in accordance with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. One crew government informed Fowler that Beckham will “be the prize” of the 2023 crop of free-agent receivers.

Beckham is working his manner again from a torn ACL suffered in February’s Tremendous Bowl, which was reportedly a serious pink flag for the Cowboys after assembly with the 30-year-old wideout this month.

Dallas flipped a swap in its extremely publicized pursuit of Beckham after he didn't take part in a exercise for the crew, in accordance with NFL Community’s Jane Slater, who reported the crew didn't supply him a contract. Beckham additionally didn't take part in a exercise with the Giants or Payments.

Rams receiver Odell Beckham runs with the ball throughout Tremendous Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

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Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reacts to a knee harm in opposition to the Bengals in the course of the Tremendous Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

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The Cowboys had been hesitant to go all-in on Beckham as a consequence of issues that he's not able to play this season. Staff proprietor Jerry Jones additionally informed 105.3 The Fan that he was “not assured” about signing the receiver following the go to.

On Monday, the Cowboys signed veteran receiver T.Y. Hilton in hopes of a deep playoff run, additional signaling that Beckham is probably not wholesome sufficient to play this season.

The AFC East-leading Payments additionally added receiver depth on Tuesday, signing Cole Beasley, who minimize brief his retirement for a reunion with Buffalo.

Rams reciever Odell Beckham Jr. warms up throughout Tremendous Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

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In a separate report, NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport mentioned Beckham’s future is “in a holding sample” and there’s “no timeline” for the huge receiver to decide.

Beckham addressed his free company throughout LeBron James’ “Thursday Evening Soccer” alternate feed of “The Store,” saying, “I’ve performed soccer for a very long time. I’m not saying I couldn’t step in and play [in the] common season, however I don’t see the purpose. I actually don’t. I’d fairly play when that stress’s on.”

A Giants reunion doesn’t appear out of the realm of chance for Beckham, because the crew has but so as to add one other receiver.

Beckham can also be reportedly involved with the Chiefs, although each side had not arrange a gathering as of Wednesday.