Cleveland Browns Release Odell Beckham Jr. On His Birthday Years after Blockbuster Trade

After failing to trade him before the deadline earlier this week, Cleveland granted the three-time Pro Bowler’s release.

“After careful consideration, internal discussions, and conversations with Odell and his representation, we’ve determined that it is in the best interest of all parties involved that Odell no longer plays for the Cleveland Browns,” Brown’s general manager Andrew Berry said in a statement. 

“We appreciate all his efforts and contributions while in Cleveland, but we’ve just reached a point where it is best that we move forward as a team without Odell. We are finalizing the process of granting Odell his release and we wish him well as he continues his career.”