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Odell Beckham Jr. Accepts Six-Game Suspension for PED Violation From 2024 Season

The free-agent receiver says he never knowingly used banned substances after a test tied to elevated testosterone.

Overview

  • Beckham revealed the decision on The Pivot Podcast as the NFL listed the suspension on the transaction wire, making him eligible to play again in Week 12.
  • The violation stems from a test during his 2024 stint with the Dolphins, which he says showed abnormally high testosterone levels.
  • He maintains he did not knowingly take PEDs and said he now wishes he had served the suspension last season.
  • The 32-year-old remains unsigned and hopes to return later this year, mentioning the Chiefs, Steelers, Rams and Giants as preferred destinations.
  • The six-game ban is the maximum for a first-time offense under the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, and multiple reports suggest it hurts his chances of landing a deal this season.