Did Odell Beckham Jr retire? Exploring NFL WR's career status after Dolphins release

Odell Beckham Jr. remains a free agent during the 2025 NFL offseason after being released by the Miami Dolphins in the middle of last season. He failed to make much of an impact for Miami, recording just nine receptions for 55 yards across nine games.

The Dolphins were the fifth team of his career, and the upcoming season could potentially include his sixth destination. This will depend upon whether or not he even wants to play football anymore, with retirement rumors circling.

Beckham has not officially announced his retirement.

However, he's also had essentially no rumored interest from other teams in free agency. He is still just 32 years old, so he may have something left in the tank, but his desire is still relatively unknown at this point.

His most recent success came during the 2021 NFL season when he helped the Los Angeles Rams win a Super Bowl ring. He caught a touchdown in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, but also suffered a major knee injury.

Beckham then sat out the 2022 season before joining the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, serving as a solid role player in their dynamic offense. He totaled 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games.

Despite his lack of production with the Dolphins this past season, his recent health and success suggest that he can still be a valuable contributor, if he still wants to play.

Odell Beckham Jr. 2025 NFL offseason outlook

Odell Beckham Jr.

It's unclear exactly why Odell Beckham Jr. failed to make an impact for the Dolphins last year after carving out a respectable role with the Ravens the season before. The presence of elite wide receiver duo Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, as well as the emergence of Jonnu Smith as an excellent tight end, may have hurt his chances.

On the positive side, Beckham came out of the season with no major injuries, and he is still just 32 years old. He proved his value just two years ago, and while he may no longer be the elite playmaker he was with the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, he could be desirable as a veteran role player for a team in need of wide receiver depth.