{"id":170219,"date":"2026-03-28T12:38:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=170219"},"modified":"2026-03-28T12:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:38:38","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-odell-beckham-jr-announces-his-nfl-comeback-and-the-chiefs-are-emerging-as-a-top-destination-sending-waves-of-excitement-across-the-league-a-return-filled-with-redempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=170219","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Odell Beckham Jr. announces his NFL comeback\u2014and the Chiefs are emerging as a top destination, sending waves of excitement across the league. A return filled with redemption, pride, and unfinished business could rewrite everything we thought we knew."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b5cydt.VPA6JvwgDjmU3kg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD0xODAwO2NmPXdlYnA-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/usa_today_sports_articles_558\/afbea67953dcfd2f4e79935286f94179\" alt=\"Odell Beckham Jr. makes iconic one-handed flag football catch: Video -  Yahoo Sports\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"325\">After spending the entire 2025 season away from football, veteran wide receiver\u00a0<strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"273\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Odell Beckham Jr.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0has announced his intention to return to the NFL.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"490\">The 33-year-old former Pro Bowl star is now searching for a new team and reportedly has strong interest in joining the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"487\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"655\">Beckham recently made an unofficial return to football last weekend during the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"612\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fanatics Flag Football Classic<\/span><\/strong>, drawing attention from fans and scouts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"780\">The appearance marked the first time Beckham had been seen playing competitive football since stepping away from the NFL.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"907\">His last official NFL appearance came in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"840\">December 2024<\/strong>\u00a0while playing for the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"904\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Miami Dolphins<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1019\">During the 2024 season with Miami, Beckham played nine games but had limited production throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1144\">He finished the season with only\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1086\">nine receptions for 55 yards<\/strong>, including one game where he caught just a single pass.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1248\">Beckham did not play during the 2025 season, but he was issued a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1245\">six-game suspension by the NFL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1361\">However, the suspension was served while he was a free agent, meaning the penalty has already been completed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1470\">If Beckham signs with a team in 2026, he would be immediately eligible to play without missing any games.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1586\">One potential landing spot gaining attention around the league is the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1583\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1725\">Head coach\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1640\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Andy Reid<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0could consider adding a veteran receiver to strengthen the team\u2019s offensive depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1913\">The Chiefs currently have receivers\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1804\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rashee Rice<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1847\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Xavier Worthy<\/span><\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1896\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tyquan Thornton<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0on the roster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2013\">However, each of those players comes with questions about consistency and long-term reliability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2134\">Thornton recorded 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