NFL Superstar Odell Beckham Jr named suspect in assault investigation
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr has been named a suspect in an assault investigation, TMZ reports. The alleged incident occurred at an L.A. hotspot and involved a 30-year-old woman. Representatives for the superstar have denied the allegations, saying they hadn’t been contacted by authorities. (TMZ)
This is not the first time the wide receiver has been involved in controversial situations. In 2015, Beckham Jr engaged in an on-field brawl with Josh Norman, a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, during a game while he was playing for the New York Giants. He was suspended for one game for his involvement in the altercation. (Deadspin)
Beckham Jr made headlines again in 2016 when he was involved in a feud with then-Carolina Panthers cornerback, Josh Norman, who had since been signed by the Washington Redskins. The feud resulted in Norman calling Beckham Jr ‘a kid in a candy store’, and the wide receiver responding by saying that Norman was irrelevant. (Sports Illustrated)
Along with his on-field antics, Beckham Jr has also been in the news for his fashion sense. He has modeled for numerous high-end brands, including Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. He was also one of the co-chairs for the 2019 Met Gala. (New York Post)
Despite the recent assault allegations, Beckham Jr remains one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL. He was drafted by the New York Giants in 2014 and quickly became one of the league’s brightest stars. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons, and his one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 is considered one of the greatest catches in NFL history. (Sports Illustrated)
Beckham Jr was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019, but his tenure with the team was rocky, with injuries and inconsistent play affecting his performance. He was traded to the Ravens in 2021, where he was expected to thrive under the leadership of quarterback Lamar Jackson. (CBS Sports)
It remains to be seen how the assault investigation will affect Beckham Jr’s career, but Ravens fans are hoping that this will not affect his performance on the field.
