The Miami Dolphins activated Odell Beckham Jr. from the bodily unable to carry out record on Saturday, clearing the way in which for the veteran receiver to make his season debut Sunday at New England (1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app).
Beckham signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins in Could however missed the primary 4 video games of the season after having what he described as a “small cleanup” in his knee within the offseason.
He mentioned occurring the PUP record wasn’t what he needed, however he finally made the very best resolution for the workforce.
“For me, it was a selfless act,” Beckham mentioned, “as a result of if I’m not on the PUP record, I’m taking on a roster spot, which implies I’m taking another person’s job, and I’m not doing something. It’s probably not feeling to have.”
He practiced for the primary time on Thursday, hoping to get into sport form to assist spark Miami’s struggling offense.
The Dolphins are averaging 11.3 factors per sport, the worst mark within the NFL, with 187.3 yards passing per sport and 97.8 yards dashing. 4 completely different quarterbacks have taken snaps for them due to accidents.
Beckham, a three-time Professional Bowler who gained a Tremendous Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, mentioned it was onerous for him to look at from the sideline because the Dolphins struggled.
“I might have quite us be 4-0 proper now,” Beckham mentioned, “after which I’d really feel like, ‘Oh, I can’t wait to get in,’ as a substitute of the place we’re at and feeling like I ought to have been on the market battling with them win, lose or draw.”
Head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned Beckham seemed good in his first follow.
“It was thrilling to see him function throughout the offense,” McDaniel mentioned Friday. “He did job yesterday, he seemed good. However me, being Yr 3 as a head coach, I mood my pleasure. I attempt to see how he feels and appears at present after a bit workload after which be liable for the workforce.”
McDaniel mentioned Beckham doubtless would see a restricted position Sunday, which might enhance in his subsequent sport. The Dolphins have a bye week after their sport towards the Patriots, then journey to face the Indianapolis Colts.
The Dolphins additionally re-signed quarterback Tim Boyle to the follow squad Saturday and elevated him, together with cornerback Nik Needham, to the energetic roster. Cornerback Cam Smith was dominated out.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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