CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by the Cleveland Browns, who cut ties with the receiver on Friday.
Beckham’s exit came on his 29th birthday, a few days after his father shared a video highlighting when Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t throw passes to Beckham
The Browns didn’t appreciate the video or that Beckham didn’t reach out to Mayfield, who said he was willing to work things out. Beckham was told not to report to practice for two days as his representation worked with Browns general manager Andrew Berry on agreeable financial terms for his departure.
“After careful consideration, internal discussions and conversations with Odell and his representation, we’ve determined that it is in the best interest of all parties involved that Odell no longer play for the Cleveland Browns,” Berry said in a statement. “We appreciate all his efforts and contributions while in Cleveland, but we’ve just reached a point where it is best that we move forward as a team without Odell.
“We are finalizing the process of granting Odell his release and we wish him well as he continues his career.”
