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Why Odell Beckham Jr. is generating NFL interest

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Mar 24, 2026 6:15 PM ET

Odell Beckham Jr. might not be done with the NFL just yet.

Despite not playing in 2025 and appearing in nine games in 2024, Beckham is reportedly drawing NFL interest. And the reason is how he played in Tom Brady’s recent Fanatics flag football game, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

“Free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. has received renewed interest in recent days after his showing at Tom Brady’s Fanatics flag football game. Beckham was one of the most impressive players on the field and fully intends to play in 2026, per sources,” Schultz wrote.

Beckham played on the Wildcats FFC team, and he brought back memories by making a dazzling one-handed catch for a touchdown from Jayden Daniels.

Vintage OBJ pic.twitter.com/WGyjo8ENJe
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Beckham played in 14 games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, then he signed with the Miami Dolphins for the 2024 season.

However, Beckham was suspended for six games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, and he was waived by the Dolphins toward the end of the season.

Beckham is a three-time Pro Bowler, but he turns 34 years old in November, and it remains to be seen how effective he can be after not playing for the entire 2025 campaign.

Still, Beckham impressed many at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, so maybe a team takes a flier on the former New York Giants star.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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