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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.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Running back De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #3 get set during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sits courtside during the second half of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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.