Overview
- A parody X account impersonating NFL insider Adam Schefter falsely announced Beckham’s retirement on Aug. 12, amassing hundreds of thousands of views before being revealed as a prank.
- Beckham took to X to refute the rumor, warning fans to stop texting him “happy retirement” or risk being blocked.
- NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that several teams have expressed interest in Beckham but no contract has been signed and no franchises have been publicly identified.
- The 32-year-old last played for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, recording nine catches for 55 yards over nine games before his release in December.
- Teams evaluating Beckham’s potential signing will weigh his torn ACL sustained in Super Bowl LVI and his limited production in recent seasons.