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Odell Beckham Jr. Denies Fake Retirement, Draws Interest From NFL Teams

Beckham remains a free agent planning to play in 2025 after shutting down a viral retirement hoax on a parody X account.

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.