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The long-rumored pairing of Odell Beckham Jr. and the Miami Dolphins is finally happening.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Beckham agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million with the Dolphins on Friday.
After Cedrick Wilson Jr. left to join the New Orleans Saints in free agency, the No. 3 receiver spot has been open in Miami. Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft and sixth-round rookie Malik Washington were in the mix for the role.
Beckham’s arrival, however, seems to put him in the driver’s seat as the third option for Tua Tagovailoa after Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Miami’s ability to land Beckham, who Rapoport noted turned down bigger offers for this chance, is being praised because of how he can fit into a low-pressure role with Hill and Waddle locked in as the Dolphins’ top two wideouts.
Marcus Mosher @Marcus_Mosher
I really like Odell in a No. 3 role where he doesn’t have to be a full-time player.
This is a good fit. https://t.co/QFSFrQJGeZ
Joe Schad @schadjoe
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will benefit from an arsenal of weapons in 2024 that includes: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Jonnu Smith
Derek Hagan @dhagan80
Now this is the top trio WR core in the league. Hill, Waddle, Beckham. Good pick up #nfl https://t.co/JecEnVTStU
Neal Driscoll @NealDriscoll
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Washington, Braxton Berrios, Erik Ezukanma, River