ODELL BECKHAM JR. NEWS

Draws softer Week 7 matchup Beckham's outlook for Sunday's game against the Bengals may have improved after the Bengals ruled top cornerback William Jackson (concussion) out for the Week 7 matchup, Scott Petr...

Impact Though he didn't shadow Beckham exclusively in the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Browns, Jackson was still expected to cover the wideout on a majority of his routes Sunday before being ruled out with the head injury. With Mackensie Alexander slated to match up with a banged-up Jarvis Landry (rib) in the slot, Beckham should now run mainly against perimeter corners LeShaun Sims and Darius Phillips, both of whom represent major downgrades from Jackson in coverage, per Pro Football Focus. Beckham's team context remains less than ideal with the Browns having leaned heavily on the running game this season in part due to quarterback Baker Mayfield's poor efficiency, but the plus matchup with Cincinnati in addition to the absence of top tight end Austin Hooper (appendix) should help the wideout bounce back to some extent after he logged a season-low four targets in the team's Week 6 loss to Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

As Odell's World Turns

Odell Beckham Jr. has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. And this week has been no different.

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With flak flying back home, Browns visit struggling Bengals

Facing criticism at home, the Cleveland Browns go on the road to seek a series sweep of the struggling but improving Cincinnati Bengals

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns WR Jarvis Landry playing despite broken rib

Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry isn’t letting a broken rib keep him off the field or stop his consecutive games streak

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns look for rebound in rematch with improving Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns meet Sunday for the season's second Battle of Ohio

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Pat McAfee Show: Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Rumors On today’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee breaks down some of the biggest storylines heading in...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

LSU working with NCAA to self-impose penalties for football

LSU has self-imposed penalties for NCAA rules violations by the football program that include a reduction of scholarships and a two-year ban from its athletic facilities for Clevel...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opinion: Odell Beckham Jr. again leaves everyone wondering what he's doing Odell Beckham Jr. said he doesn't fear getting COVID-19 because of "mutual respect," and then was banned by LSU for two years for handing ou...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

LSU self-imposes sanctions on football team, bans Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. for two years LSU has eliminated eight scholarships from its football team over the next two years and banned Odell Beckham Jr. after he handed out cash.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. banned from LSU facilities for two years Beckham's ban comes as part of self-imposed penalties by the school.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns' Mayfield ignoring critics, 'noise' aimed at him

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he's ignoring the outside noise

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odell Beckham Jr. To Patriots? Nick Wright's Report Sparks Trade Rumors - NESN.com Should the Patriots trade for Odell Beckham Jr.? Nick Wright reveals an interesting text message he received about the Browns wide receiver.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • NESN.COM

Mayfield feeling outside pressure after brutal day at Pitt

Baker Mayfield is scrambling

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Stefanski discusses Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr. in conference call: Transcript Kevin Stefanski answered questions from the media Monday in the aftermath of the Browns' Week 6 loss to the Steelers.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith demands Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry to demand trades Smith cites their alleged lack of faith in Baker Mayfield as the reason

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Mayfield, Browns bullied, battered in 38-7 loss to Steelers

The Browns got battered in Pittsburgh, losing their 17th straight game at Heinz Field on Sunday

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check Beckham recorded two receptions on four targets for 25 yards in Week 6 against the Steelers.

Impact Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum combined to throw for 165 yards, limiting all of the Browns receiving options. As a result, Beckham was hampered by the team's offensive struggles and may have also been feeling the lingering effects of an illness that limited him throughout the week. Prior to this contest, Beckham had proven to have a relatively high floor, commanding at least six targets in every game. Beckham should be in line for a resurgent performance in Week 8 against the Bengals, though Baker Mayfield's (ribs) status will be worth monitoring.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Cleveland Beckham (illness) is active Week 6 against the Steelers.

Impact The Cleveland injury report looked grim at one point this week, but Sunday's official inactive list confirms that Beckham will be suiting up alongside starting quarterback Baker Mayfield (chest) and fellow wideout Jarvis Landry (ribs). It should be business as usual for Beckham, who has had six or more targets come his way in each game this season. He'll be going up against a Pittsburgh secondary that has given up exactly two touchdowns to opposing receivers in three of four games this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Odell Beckham Jr. Injury Update Boosts His Week 6 Fantasy Outlook There was some concern that the Cleveland Browns could be shorthanded for a big divisional showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baker Mayf...

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

In line to play Sunday Both Beckham (illness) and Jarvis Landry (hip, rib) are expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Browns' top two pass catchers are listed as questionable for the contest, with official confirmation of their status set to arrive upon the release of the Browns' inactives prior to Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. Meanwhile, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network notes that QB Baker Mayfield (chest), who is also listed as questionable, is set to the start the contest.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Beckham tests negative, cleared to rejoin Browns for game CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had his second negative COVID-19 test in 24 hours, clearing him to rejoin his teamma...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. tests negative for COVID-19 again, expected to play vs. Steelers Odell Beckham Jr. was cleared to rejoin the Browns after his negative COVID-19 test, and he's expected to play against the Steelers on Sunda...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Set to play Sunday Beckham (illness) will play Sunday against the Steelers after a number of tests all came back negative, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The fact Beckham has now tested negative for COVID-19 on multiple occasions locks in the star wide receiver for a showdown against the division-rival Steelers. It's worth noting Beckham has not practiced at the team's facility since Thursday, but coach Kevin Stefanski dismissed the notion it could drastically affect the wide receiver's factor in the game plan. Beckham ranks 14th among NFL WRs in targets (39) and has seen back-to-back weeks with at least eight, which he's parlayed into 10 receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots place 3 more on COVID-IR but Broncos game still on

The New England Patriots have gotten back to work, one day after a fifth player tested positive for COVID-19 and one day before their twice-postponed game against Denver

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS