Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has accepted a six-game suspension from the NFL following a failed performance-enhancing drug test from last season. The violation occurred while Beckham was with the Miami Dolphins. The veteran receiver revealed the news himself on ‘The Pivot Podcast,’ expressing that he never knowingly took any banned substances and still hopes to play this season.
Key Takeaways
- Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the first six games of his next NFL season.
- The suspension stems from a failed PED test during his time with the Miami Dolphins last season.
- Beckham maintains he did not knowingly ingest any banned substances.
- He expressed a desire to continue his NFL career despite the ban.
The Suspension Details
Odell Beckham Jr. confirmed the suspension during an appearance on ‘The Pivot Podcast’ with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder. He stated that upon inquiring with the NFL about the failed test, he was informed his "testosterone levels were too high." The league has officially confirmed the ban, making the three-time Pro Bowler ineligible to play for the next six weeks.
Beckham Jr.’s Career and Statistics
The 32-year-old wide receiver has had a notable NFL career since being a first-round pick in 2014. He achieved four 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his first five years with the New York Giants. He later played for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI, though he tore his ACL during that game. Throughout his career, Beckham has accumulated 575 receptions for 7,987 receiving yards and 59 touchdowns. Last season with the Dolphins, he played nine games, recording nine catches for 55 yards before his release.