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Odell Beckham Jr. Accepts Six-Game PED Ban, Ineligible Until Week 12

The timing makes a near-term signing unlikely for the 32-year-old free agent coming off a quiet 2024 in Miami.

Overview

  • Beckham disclosed on The Pivot podcast that he failed a 2024 test with the Dolphins and was told his testosterone levels were too high.
  • The suspension appeared on the NFL transactions wire Tuesday, starting the six-game clock and making him eligible to play in Week 12 in late November.
  • He insists he never knowingly used banned substances and says he still intends to resume his NFL career this season.
  • Beckham cited the Steelers, Chiefs, Rams and Giants as teams he would consider after logging nine catches for 55 yards in nine games with Miami last year.
  • Reports and analysis indicate the ban, combined with his age, injury history and recent production, reduces the likelihood of a team signing him in the short term.