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Odell Beckham Jr. linked to playoff contender after retirement spoof
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Odell Beckham Jr. linked to playoff contender after retirement spoof

The Pittsburgh Steelers are linked to a wide receiver who has had a wild Tuesday of speculation on the internet. 

Odell Beckham Jr. took to X to post that he was not officially retiring, as had been suggested by a fake Adam Schefter account.

"Not done yet… thanks for hr concerns and have a blessed day," Beckham posted before going on a rant. "No seriously. Plz stop reading everything on the internet, and stop texting me happy retirement b4 u p-ss me off. That will get no response. I promise u the day I’m done I will let u kno. Again if u text me happy retirement im just gon have to block u. Thanks."

Not long after Beckham said he wasn't retiring, Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan posted that the Steelers "could be" in talks with Beckham to join Pittsburgh for the upcoming season.

"Rumor: The Steelers could be working out Odell Beckham Jr now that he's been cut by Miami," Fillipponi posted. "Just a rumor. But it's out there. I honestly don't see that working."

The Steelers need depth at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf for Aaron Rodgers to target in the upcoming season. Pittsburgh receivers have struggled in training camp, and no one is stepping up to earn the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in the preseason.

Beckham is a three-time Pro Bowl receiver who played a key role in helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI. The 32-year-old receiver appeared in nine games for the Miami Dolphins, recording just nine catches for 55 yards.

Beckham had a solid season as a depth contributor for the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 when he recorded 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns.

If he were to join the Steelers, Beckham wouldn't be the player he was when he last earned a Pro Bowl appearance in 2016. Injuries have taken a toll on his body.

However, he's a better option than Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson.

Jordan Sigler

Jordan Sigler is a sports writer with a decade of experience as a journalist, including his time as a breaking news/day cops reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. His sports coverage across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, and college football world has also been featured at ChiCitySports, Gridiron Heroics, Pro Football Network, and Athlon Sports. Based in Austin, Texas, Jordan graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Texas Tech University in 2014

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