Odell Beckham Jr. to Resume Practice with Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins’ Receiver Gears Up for Return

In a recent announcement, Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will rejoin the team’s practice sessions this week. This will mark Beckham’s first on-field activity since he came onboard in May. Due to an undisclosed injury, Beckham had initially been placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the regular season. The team now has a 21-day window to include him in the active roster, failing which he will be reassigned to the inactive list for the rest of the season.

Beckham’s Contract and Return

Beckham penned a one-year, $3 million deal with performance incentives that could earn him up to $8.25 million this offseason. After his recovery period, he is eligible to return in the Dolphins’ upcoming match against the New England Patriots. However, the final decision on his playing status will be confirmed later this week. Beckham’s potential comeback arrives at a time when the Dolphins’ offense, currently ranked 26th, is struggling to find its footing.

Miami Dolphins’ Offensive Challenges

Troubled Quarterback Situation and Low Scoring

The Dolphins’ offensive struggles can be attributed, in part, to their unstable quarterback situation. Tyler Huntley is set to start his second consecutive game this week, replacing the injured Skylar Thompson and Tua Tagovailoa. Huntley’s performance in Monday’s 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans included 14 completed passes out of 22 attempts for 96 yards and a single touchdown. Despite the loss, Coach McDaniel expressed optimism about the team’s future.

Adjusting to Injuries

In addition to the quarterback issue, the Dolphins will potentially be without Jaelan Phillips, their key pass rusher, in the upcoming week due to a knee injury he sustained during Monday’s game. As a result, the Dolphins may have to rely more heavily on veteran Emmanuel Ogbah and rookie Chop Robinson to strengthen their pass rush.