The Dolphin are expected to mutually part ways with Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday. Could he join the Ravens or Rams next?
The Dolphins and Odell Beckham Jr. have mutually agreed to part ways, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. OBJ is hoping for more opportunities elsewhere after only logging nine receptions for 55 yards this season. Miami is granting his release. Per NFL rules, OBJ will remain on waivers until Monday.
Pelissero suggested a couple of new destinations for Beckham Jr. He noted that OBJ has played with both the Rams and Ravens in the past. Both of those teams are currently in playoff contention as well. This makes both teams prime targets for OBJ to join in the middle of the season.
It is important to note that OBJ can sign with whichever team he likes as long as he clears the waivers process. Otherwise, he’ll have to play for whichever team claims him off waivers and assumes control of his current contract.
First, the Dolphins need to officially release Odell Beckham Jr. to get this process started.
Without OBJ, the Dolphins will have to lean more on Malik Washington and River Cracraft at wide receiver. The emergence of Jonnu Smith at tight end will also help insulate the loss of OBJ.
NFL insider speculates about Mike McDaniel’s job security with Dolphins
It seems that head coach Mike McDaniel has a chance to be one victim of Miami’s disappointing season.
At least according to Dan Graziano. The NFL insider for ESPN wrote in his Wednesday column that the Dolphins might consider moving on from McDaniel “if things end badly this season.”
Graziano calls it a long shot, but believes it could happen.
The story of the season for Miami is the early-season concussion suffered by QB Tua Tagovailoa. This injury derailed the team’s season, putting them hopelessly behind in the standings after losing games with a string of backup quarterbacks.
It will be interesting to watch what happens surrounding the Dolphins over the final four games of the regular season.
Next up for the Dolphins is a Week 15 matchup against the Texans.
