“Not Today”: Odell Beckham Jr. Avoids Commercial Travel Like the Plague After Bizarre American Airlines Incident

Published 12/02/2022, 10:38 AM EST
Odell Beckham Jr. revealed the true power of being a well-paid professional athlete. Kicked off a place? No worries at all, fly private instead. Beckham took to Instagram Stories to post two pictures of the private plane he was seated in. While it is unsurprisingly normal for an athlete of his stature to be taking a private jet, the significance of these pictures is not lost on the NFL World.
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Odell Beckham Jr. has been having a rollercoaster period of free agency. The wide receiver is currently on the lookout for a team to call home. After suffering a torn ACL, the former LA Rams wide receiver has been in recovery.
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After winning the Super Bowl last season, Beckham is hungry for another victory. The star receiver is the most sought-after player on the free agency market. With teams to meet and decisions to be made, OBJ embarked on a free-agent tour. Unfortunately, he faced some bizarre roadblocks. His tour commenced with a visit to his former team, the New York Giants. But OBJ was not allowed to be on the flight and was removed before takeoff.
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According to the New York Post, Miami-Dade County police said that OBJ appeared in and out of consciousness. The plane’s crew attempted to wake the receiver up to fasten his seatbelt. After allegedly refusing to exit, OBJ eventually deplaned and made his exit. The perks of being a well-paid athlete include being able to afford luxury travel. And that’s exactly what OBJ did post his bizarre experience with American Airlines. The receiver posted two pictures on his Instagram, one featuring himself with the caption, “Not today 😭😭😭!!!!“. Another picture of the interior of the place was captioned, “Back to the regular”. It looks like OBJ will not be flying commercially for a very long time.
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Apart from his recent adventures, OBJ has been in the spotlight for a while now. The NFL world is eagerly anticipating news of the wide receiver’s choice of team for the remainder of the season. Currently, OBJ’s attention is being courted heavily by the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. The receiver has also reportedly had conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cowboys, in particular, have been very vocal about their desire for Beckham on their squad. Owner Jerry Jones has been singing the receiver’s praises. Apart from that, OBJ’s former teammate Von Miller wants the receiver with him in Buffalo. But the Bills star is currently out after sustaining a knee injury against the Lions on Thanksgiving. Where do you think OBJ is headed? Let us know your thoughts.
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