In a move that’s sparking conversations and high hopes among fans and teammates alike, Odell Beckham Jr. has officially signed with the Miami Dolphins. The addition of Beckham to the team’s roster is drawing comparisons to fictional characters like Ricky Jarrett from “Ballers,” but it’s the real-world expectations set by his new teammate, Jalen Ramsey, that are making waves.
Jalen Ramsey, who previously teamed up with Beckham on the Los Angeles Rams during their triumphant Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, took to social media platform X to reminisce about their past success. Alongside images of the pair celebrating their Super Bowl win, Ramsey’s post to Beckham was both a welcome and a challenge, captioned, “You remember what happened last time right O?” The photos—a hug at the victorious game and a candid conversation, both smiling—serve as potent reminders of their previous glory and the potential for the future.
Beckham’s journey to the Super Bowl with the Rams was marred by an ACL injury that kept him off the field for the 2022 season. His move to the Dolphins signals not just a fresh start but also sets the stage for what could be a remarkable comeback.
Tyreek Hill, another star receiver for the Dolphins, welcomed Beckham to the team with a mix of excitement and humor. “It’s about to get ugly in Miami,” Hill proclaimed on social media, stirring up anticipation among the team’s supporters. However, he quickly tempered expectations with a playful warning against any celebrations that might mirror Beckham’s infamous 2017 boat party, a notorious event that has since been considered a bad omen for his former team, the New York Giants.
Beckham’s transition to the Dolphins marks his entry into another geographic corner of the United States. Having previously played in the northeast with the New York Giants, and in the southwest with the Los Angeles Rams, Beckham now tackles the southeast in Miami. Should he pursue an opportunity to play in all four corners of the U.S., the northwest—and specifically, the Seattle Seahawks—remains the final frontier for Beckham.
Joining the Dolphins not only allows Beckham to add another chapter to his extensive career but also raises questions about whether Miami will be the final stop in his pursuit of football greatness and another coveted Super Bowl ring.