Social media reactions swift as Browns unexpectedly excuse Odell Beckham Jr. from practice
Videos from fathers, a lack of chemistry with the quarterback and other things. These are the perceived problems with Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who the team excused from practice Tuesday.
USA Today's Josina Anderson first reported the news.
Not at practice: Odell Beckham Jr. excused from Browns practice as his agents, GM Andrew Berry discuss options
Reaction to the news across social media was swift as those with ties to the NFL and fans took to Twitter:
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) November 3, 2021
Fans went from anger:
Browns could have traded him for something but gonna release him for nothing. Whata browns thing to do
— Andrew Daniels (@Andrew_Daniels) November 3, 2021
To mourning :
— Heath Hall (@hhall31) November 3, 2021
To acceptance:
— Chappie (steelers are back) (@my_chappie) November 3, 2021
Beckham, who returned from knee surgery Sept. 26 against the Chicago Bears after suffering an ACL tear last season, has been dealing with a shoulder injury this season and has attempted to play through it.
Still, his statistics this season are lackluster for an undetermined reason. He’s been targeted 34 times but has 17 receptions for 232 yards and no touchdowns.
Things may have come to a head when his father shared a video on Instagram of quarterback Baker Mayfield missing a wide open Beckham on various plays this season. Even Akron native and Los Angeles Laker LeBron James took the opportunity to comment on Beckham possibly being underutilized this season.
OBJ will show again why he’s special. WR1 #FreeOBJ
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 2, 2021
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Social media reactions to Browns, Odell Beckham Jr. situation
