Safety John Johnson III claimed in an Instagram Live session that Odell Beckham Jr. is returning to the Cleveland Browns.
“OBJ coming back,” Johnson declared, via Brad Stainbrook of 247 Sports. “You ain’t hear it from me tho.”
Well, you heard it from him. Johnson could merely be wishing the signing into existence or speculating without any intel, so it’s not time to dig out Beckham’s old Browns jersey just yet.
However, fans reacted strongly to Johnson’s potential scoop.
Not everyone is excited to welcome Beckham back to Cleveland, as his last tenure ended unceremoniously.
Oh god no…I don’t want OBJ back in Cleveland https://t.co/HxidFZm7RC
— Brian Weber (@bweb244) March 24, 2022
NO THANKS https://t.co/XtIsyiQP3b
— PrincessUCUD (@ucudtam) March 24, 2022
Cleveland released the disgruntled wide receiver in November after his father posted a video blaming OBJ’s struggles on Baker Mayfield. He had went to find the end zone in six games, but scored five touchdowns in eight ensuing contests for the Los Angeles Rams.
Per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Beckham “wouldn’t rule out coming back” after the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson to replace Mayfield. Some fans find it telling that the organization could be willing to arrange a reunion anyway.
What a damning statement that would be as far as how Cleveland really felt about Baker Mayfield https://t.co/rNdT8Tq2bQ
— Casey Drottar (@CDrottar19) March 24, 2022
Ever since Baker was considered gone from the Browns, Landry and OBJ are down to come back to the Browns
Really makes you wonder what type of teammate Baker was https://t.co/16F03wuUrC
— Dean Wade Stan account (@RagelessGamer) March 24, 2022
Fans would also like to see his friend and former LSU teammate, Jarvis Landry, come back to Cleveland.
The irony is going to be hilarious but so dope… we getting the band back together 🎸 https://t.co/pYILLiYZ1n pic.twitter.com/zEVotb2QxA
— Cam White (@Big_Head15) March 24, 2022
I mean obviously bring Jarvis back first? https://t.co/KV2rw0wHDe
— Will Bender (@Will_Bender8) March 24, 2022
The situation must be monitored carefully. But if Beckham does sign with the Browns, Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport or whichever national insider breaks the news may have to credit Johnson for reporting it first.
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