Odell Beckham Jr. Won’t Face Battery Charge for Backside Slap

Beckham, 27, starred for L.S.U. from 2011 to 2013 and was a first-round draft pick by the Giants. He was traded to Cleveland before last season.

The three-time Pro Bowler played most of the season with a sports hernia injury that may require surgery. Despite not being completely healthy, he still played in all 16 games and finished with 74 catches for 1,035 yards. However, he had just four touchdowns, his fewest in a full season.

The flashy wide receiver was fined by the N.F.L. for wearing a watch during a game and was asked by officials to change his helmet visor as well as cleats that did not conform to league rules.

Late in the season, as the Browns were falling from playoff contention, Beckham dismissed reports he was telling opposing players to “come get me” during games. Beckham said he had no intention of leaving the Browns and was committed to helping them win while playing alongside Jarvis Landry, his best friend and former college teammate.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/sports/football/odell-beckham-arrest-battery-charge.html?emc=rss&partner=rss