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The gaмe between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos was the мain event. Bυt Travis Kelce coυldn’t help bυt be distracted by what was happening in the stands at Arrowhead Stadiυм on October 12. When he looked υp, the tight end saw his dad, Ed Kelce, talking to new flaмe Taylor Swift.

“This is a terrifying conversation, I felt terrible for Taylor,” Travis, who had nine catches for 124 yards dυring the hoмe teaм’s win in Missoυri, later joked on his popυlar “New Heights” podcast. “All he’s doing is jυst absolυtely pυмping her υp. He started listening to her мυsic a little мore.”

Taylor has now мet both of his parents — previoυsly bonding with мatriarch Donna Kelce at Chiefs мatchυps in Kansas City, Missoυri, as well as East Rυtherford, New Jersey — despite being linked to Travis only since Septeмber. The relationship shows no signs of slowing down, either. In fact, the football player is so serioυs aboυt the singer that he reportedly jυst boυght a мore private love nest in the Show Me State for $6 мillion after photographers caυght Taylor spending the night at his $995,000 hoмe there.

“They’re already мaking plans for the fυtυre,” shares a soυrce. “He and Taylor have even talked aboυt kids. Travis wants theм in the next year or so, and Taylor, of coυrse, is all in. He’s exactly the gυy she’s been waiting for!”

Taylor, 33, had to kiss a lot of frogs before finding Mr. Right. With everyone froм Joe Jonas and John Mayer to Harry Styles and Jake Gyllenhaal on her list of exes, it’d be υnderstandable if she were wary of getting into another headline-мaking roмance. Especially since Travis, 34, first professed his interest in the мυsic sυperstar on a Jυly episode of his podcast, detailing how he’d υnsυccessfυlly tried to slip his phone nυмber to Taylor on a friendship bracelet at an Eras toυr concert. The tale — which garnered lots of pυblicity — led to talk that the NFL pro was jυst υsing Taylor to raise his profile.

However, “Travis мade a confession to Taylor that changed everything — he told her that this wasn’t going to be jυst a fling,” says the soυrce, revealing that Taylor caυtioυsly reached oυt after hearing his “adorable” story, and it led to a first date in NYC. “He said he can see hiмself мarrying Taylor.”

Her friends can see it, too. “Taylor’s sqυad is convinced he’s the one!” dishes the soυrce, adding that soмe are predicting she and Travis will be engaged by New Year’s Eve. “They’re so in love.”

Next υp? Getting the rest of the parents’ approval. After Taylor hit it off with the Kelces, “Travis has been invited to Tennessee to мeet” Scott and Andrea Swift, says an insider. “They’re looking forward to spending the holidays together, too. His schedυle is crazy dυring football season, and she’s got мore concerts coмing υp, bυt they’re working aroυnd all that.”

 

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Megyn Kelly wants fans to “boycott” Taylor Swift after the singer attended a Gaza fundraising event with her close pal Selena Gomez amid the Israel–Hamas war.

The political commentator bashed Swift for going to comedian Ramy Youssef’s show in Brooklyn on Dec. 8 — which donated all proceeds to American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) — on her eponymous SiriusXM show Tuesday.

Kelly, 53, noted that Jerusalem-based organization NGO Monitor describes Anera as “‘highly political,’ presenting a ‘highly biased view’ of the Israel–Palestine war, ‘ignoring any Palestinian responsibility for hardship and contributing to the demonization of Israel.’

“That is the group Taylor Swift thought it might be fun to help raise money for, attend the fundraiser for,” the journalist continued, “and she owes Israelis and Jewish Americans an apology.”

Kelly even went so far as to share her hope that Swifties will “boycott” the “Cruel Summer” singer’s events “until she issues” a mea culpa.

8Megyn Kelly slammed Taylor Swift for attending a Gaza fundraiser.

8Kelly said the charity event raised money for an organization that allegedly ignores “any Palestinian responsibility for hardship and contributing to the demonization of Israel.”Siriusxm

“Attending this thing was wrong. It was wrong. Do some Googling. See what they do in Gaza to gays. See about women’s rights in Gaza, Taylor,” she said.

“Otherwise, do this when it comes to talking about those issues again,” the former Fox News host concluded while motioning her hand to tell Swift to keep her mouth shut. “You clearly know nothing.”

Page Six has reached out to Swift’s rep for comment.

Anera’s website insists the nonprofit “does not work or even coordinate with” Hamas, which the US Department of State designates as a “terrorist group.”

8Kelly believes Swift “owes Israelis and Jewish Americans an apology.”

Other celebrities seen at the event included Cara Delevingne, Anya Taylor-Joy and Zoë Kravitz.

Swift — who has 278 million Instagram followers and was just named Time’s Person of the Year — has been criticized for staying silent after Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israeli citizens that left more than 1,200 dead, 240 kidnapped and many sexually brutalized.

Taylor Swift sent a clear message in just five words, stating that she is definitely going to marry Travis Kelce because he means everything to her

 

urged 34-year-old Taylor Swift, currently dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, to get married. According to this piece, Swift could then find stability and contentment, diverging from a path of serial monogamy and public heartbreaks (often referenced in her lyrics). And by marrying now, she would improve her chances to have kids, something the pop star has acknowledged as a potential goal.

 

 

 

When I was 34, I threw myself a bachelor party as a new professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Fifteen friends visited my new home for a weekend of hiking, poker, wiffleball, tailgating and the obligatory bar crawl.

There was just one hitch: I wasn’t getting hitched.

Instead, after a recent “near miss,” I began to doubt that matrimony was the right path for me. I thought, Who gets to decide that you need to get married in order to celebrate your singlehood?

And there is a lot of singlehood to be celebrated.

In the United States, 50% of adults are unmarried, 28% live alone, and Pew Research projects Taylor Swift appears to exemplify a subset of singles that I call “Solos” — distinct from the kind of person who feels incomplete until they someday find “the one.”

Solos are wholehearted and celebrate their autonomy while remaining connected to friends, family and community. They think unconventionally about relationships, and about life in general. These perspectives challenge traditional notions of singlehood, offering an empowering alternative to waiting, sometimes hopelessly, for Mr. or Ms. Right to come along.

Solos may welcome romance — for example, making plans to spend a cozy holiday season together in their beau’s new $6 million Kansas City mansion. Solos, however, do not feel incomplete in the meantime. Swift seems not to be one of those people who drop their friends every time a boy comes along. She is dedicated to her girl gang

TikTok that showed two of the couple’s kids getting studious. First, Wyatt can be seen with a book in her lap as she perches on top of the family’s couch, before the camera shows Bennett flipping through a picture book—which would have been a flawlessly convincing depiction of a baby reading if it weren’t for the book being upside down.

And for the occasion, Kylie gave a subtle shoutout to her brother-in-law song “Never Grow Up.” And she added a cheeky nod to the media attention the Kelce family has garnered in the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs player’s romance with the Grammy winner.“If you’re gonna try to make a headline out of this,” the former collegiate field hockey player jokingly captioned her Dec. 5 post, “you better offer a suggestion of a better audio… because there isn’t one.”

And indeed the song off Speak Now is a fitting choice, with it’s chorus of, “Oh, darlin’, don’t you ever grow up / Don’t you ever grow up / Just stay this little” and “it could stay this simple,” which could be heard playing in the clip. It was a choice so perfect, that fans were enchanted by the song choice and video content in equal measure.

“Absolutely no better audio… her songs are the soundtrack of life,” one user commented, while another added, “You’re about to break the internet. This is precious!”After tying the knot in 2018, Kylie reflected on celebrating the wins in life alongside her now-husband.

“This off-season was my favorite yet,” she wrote in a social media post that July. “It was short but oh so sweet. I am so incredibly proud to call this man my husband, and I can’t wait to watch his hard work and dedication through a

“Absolutely no better audio… her songs are the soundtrack of life,” one user commented, while another added, “You’re about to break the internet. This is precious!”

Taylor Swift’s dad knows all too well how to make her fans happy.

Scott Swift was captured on video during Swift’s latest Eras Tour stop at the Accor Stadium in Sydney handing out some refreshments to fans near what appeared to be the VIP section of the concert.

In the clip posted by @pr_ee_13 on TikTok, Scott, 71, could be seen behind a barrier holding out a platter of mini-cut sandwiches and a lamp so fans could see what they were grabbing. The interaction occurred just as Taylor took the stage to sing “Midnight Rain.”

“Isn’t he the sweetest and cutest,” the fan captioned the video, which saw many commenters agree.

Taylor Swift performing in Australia.

 

One fan wrote in the comments, “such a sweet dad.” Someone else responded, “Papa Swift! You’re awesome! That is why your daughter is a sweet, kind, caring and generous person! You did alright.”

The video comes as Scott was accused of assaulting a photographer on Sydney’s North Shore during an alleged altercation early Tuesday morning local time.

In response, a spokesperson for the pop star told PEOPLE in a statement that “two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water.”

For most parents, having a baby means experiencing disrupted nights and exhaustion. Many moms and dads will try anything to get their children to sleep, including singing, telling stories and playing music. And some parents swear that listening to Taylor Swift has an almost hypnotic effect on their children—and helps to send them off to sleep.

Rachael Shepard-Ohta, a mum of three from San Francisco, California, told Newsweek she first noticed it with her middle child

“It was right around the time the Folklore and Evermore albums came out when I was pregnant and postpartum with her,” she told Newsweek. “I am a huge Taylor fan, so I was listening to the music anyway, and realized it really worked with soothing her to sleep, especially when we were in the car—which she hated.”

She decided to share her discovery on Instagram and was inundated with messages from other parents, who said Swift helped their children to sleep too. “I ended up creating a playlist on Spotify and have tons and tons of testimonials from parents, saying it works like a charm,” she added.

Of course, as many parents will confirm, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to getting a baby to go to sleep. It takes trial and error—and a child can go from sleeping through the night to waking up every few hours for a number of reasons, from teething to general development.

However, a growing body of research supports the theory that babies benefit from listening to music as they enjoy it—although it depends on the type of music.

Research has shown that quiet, gentle music can bring down a newborn’s heart rate and soothe their stress. In part, this may be because listening to music triggers the release of endorphins—a hormone that promotes a sense of happiness and contentment. In fact, listening to music can also aid a baby’s cognitive development and language skills.

Patrick Mahomes’s Rise to Stardom Through His Greatest Games

Since entering the NFL in 2017, Patrick Mahomes has established himself as one of the premier quarterbacks in the league. While stats and accolades tell part of the story, a deeper look into some of Mahomes’ most memorable games provides valuable context into his development and rise to stardom. From early flashes of promise to Super Bowl victories, Mahomes’ matches hold a mirror to his career progression. Let’s take a closer look at how some of his most iconic performances showcase different stages of his journey.

Early Promise and Development

Despite being a starter for only one season in college at Texas Tech, Mahomes possessed the talent and confidence that foreshadowed future success. In his first career start against the Denver Broncos in Week 17 of 2017, he showed early signs of his big-play ability by throwing for 284 yards and a touchdown in a 27-24 loss. While the Chiefs finished with a mediocre 9-7 record that season, Mahomes left fans excited about the future after impressing in limited action.

The 2018 season was Mahomes’ first as the full-time starter, and he hit the ground running from the beginning. In Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-28 victory. This established the tone for what would become a record-breaking year. His breakout truly began in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers when he tossed 6 touchdowns—tying the franchise single-game record—and 378 yards in a 38-27 win.

Breakout and Dominance

Mahomes entered rare air in October with perhaps the performance that defined his first MVP campaign. On Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos, he threw for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns while leading the Chiefs back from a 17-point deficit for a 27-23 win. This cemented him as one of the NFL’s most exciting and clutch players. He continued his torrid pace with consecutive 4-touchdown games against the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots, outdueling Tom Brady in a 43-40 shootout.

By season’s end, Mahomes had shattered franchise records and led the league with 50 touchdown passes. He engineered the highest-scoring offense in NFL history at 35.3 points per game. His gaudy stats were a big reason the Chiefs won the AFC West and earned the #1 seed in the playoffs with a 12-4 record. Mahomes was named NFL MVP, becoming the youngest player ever to win the award. He had announced his arrival as the new face of the NFL in just his first full season as a starter.

Super Bowl Runs

In the 2019 postseason, Mahomes showed he could thrive under the brightest lights. After defeating the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, the Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Down 20-10 in the 4th quarter, Mahomes led three touchdown drives for a stunning 31-20 comeback victory. He finished with 286 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors at age 24.

The following season, Mahomes continued his January heroics. Against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Round, he threw for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 22-17 victory. In the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills, he led three scoring drives in the 4th quarter for a 38-24 win and his second straight Super Bowl appearance. While the Chiefs fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, Mahomes cemented his place among the game’s biggest postseason performers.

Facing Adversity

No quarterback is immune to struggles or setbacks, and Mahomes experienced adversity for the first time in 2020. After dislocating his kneecap in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos, he missed several games. In his return, the Chiefs lost three of their next four games to fall out of playoff position. Mahomes looked rusty, throwing 5 interceptions over that stretch.

The adversity continued into the 2021 season when Kansas City lost three of its first seven games. Mahomes threw 9 interceptions, already surpassing his total from the previous season. Critics questioned if defenses had finally caught up to the high-flying Chiefs offense. But Mahomes responded by leading Kansas City to a season-ending nine-game winning streak and the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs. He proved his ability to adapt and improve even when facing challenges for the first time in his career.

Continued Excellence

In recent years, Mahomes has maintained his standard of elite play while continuing to lead the Chiefs as the unquestioned face of the franchise. This was on full display in 2021 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football in Week 10. He threw for 406 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 41-14 blowout victory, reminding fans why he is still regarded as the most talented quarterback in the NFL.

This season, Mahomes has kept the Chiefs in contention for a seventh straight AFC West title despite several key injuries. In Week 2 against the Chargers, he threw for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 27-24 comeback win after falling behind 24-14 in the 4th quarter. Just a few weeks later on Sunday Night Football, he diced up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 249 yards and 3 total touchdowns in a 41-31 victory. These types of performances have become routine for Mahomes as he continues cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats.

Conclusion

By analyzing some of Patrick Mahomes’ most iconic games from his five-year NFL career, one can trace his evolution from a promising rookie to league MVP to Super Bowl champion. From early flashes of his prodigious talent to record-setting seasons of dominance to overcoming adversity, Mahomes’ matches serve as a microcosm of his remarkable rise to stardom. At only 27 years old, he is still reaching his prime. But Mahomes has already established himself as the standard at the game’s most important position and one of the faces of the NFL for years to come. His story will continue unfolding through even more playoff runs and iconic performances in the future.

# The Importance of Sleep for an NFL Quarterback: Inside Patrick Mahomes’ Nightly Routine

Sleep is crucial for peak athletic performance at any level of sport, but perhaps even more so in the high-intensity, fast-paced world of the NFL. With players facing grueling practice schedules, demanding physical training regimens, and the mental and emotional toll of gamedays, quality sleep is essential for recovery, focus, decision making, and injury prevention.

For Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, considered by many to be the best player in the NFL, optimizing his sleep has been a key part of his strategy for success both on and off the field. Through diligent effort and discipline, Mahomes has developed a consistent nightly routine focused on winding down his mind and body to get the deep, restorative sleep his position demands.

## The Importance of Sleep for an NFL Quarterback

As the quarterback and leader of the offense, an NFL signal caller faces unique mental and physical stresses. They must process a complex playbook, read defenses pre-snap, make split-second decisions under pressure, and deliver accurate passes—all while evading would-be tacklers weighing 300 pounds.

Research has shown the cognitive benefits of sleep for tasks like memory, problem-solving, and quick decision making. Lack of sleep has been linked to slower reaction times, lapses in focus, and increased risk of injury. For a quarterback, these effects could mean the difference between a touchdown pass and an interception, or absorbing a hard hit versus sidestepping the rush.

Sleep also aids the recovery process after tough practices and games. As the leader of the offense, QBs often take more hits than their stats may indicate. Getting sufficient sleep allows the body to repair muscle damage and reduce soreness, inflammation, and risk of overtraining injuries.

## Mahomes’ Early Focus on Sleep

From an early age, Mahomes recognized the importance of rest for his development as a quarterback. Even in high school, he followed a consistent pre-bed routine focused on winding down his mind and body for optimal rest.

“I’ve always tried to get to bed early, around 10 o’clock, and get a good night’s sleep,” Mahomes said. “Especially being a quarterback, you have to have your mind and body well-rested.”

In college at Texas Tech, Mahomes continued prioritizing sleep alongside his rigorous football and workout schedule. He credits getting 8-9 hours per night as key to handling the physical and mental demands of being a starter.

“I learned in college that taking care of my body and getting enough sleep was so important. It allowed me to train hard and recover fully so I could perform at my best on Saturdays,” Mahomes recalled.

## Mahomes’ Nightly Routine in the NFL

Now as the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes remains disciplined about optimizing his sleep to perform at an elite level. Here’s a typical look at his nightly routine:

**6 PM – Dinner:** Mahomes aims to finish eating 2-3 hours before bed to allow for full digestion. He focuses on balanced, protein-rich meals to aid recovery from workouts and practices.

**6:30 PM – Family Time:** Mahomes spends quality time with his wife Brittany and daughter Sterling to unwind from the day. Low-key activities like reading books help relax his mind.

**7:30 PM – Blue Light Glasses:** Mahomes puts on blue light-blocking glasses to filter out wavelengths that suppress melatonin production. This helps signal his body for sleep.

**8 PM – Relaxing Hobbies:** Mahomes may play video games, watch movies/TV, or journal at this time. Activities are relaxing versus stressful to avoid ramping up his system.

**9 PM – Nightly Snack:** Brittany says Mahomes’ pre-bed ritual includes a bag of Flamin’ Hot Doritos. The light snack is easily digestible to avoid disrupting sleep.

**9:30 PM – Bedtime Routine:** Mahomes showers, brushes his teeth, applies a moisturizing face mask, and gets into cozy pajamas and bedsheets.

**10 PM – Lights Out:** Mahomes aims to be asleep by 10 PM to get a full 8 hours before his 5 AM wake up for training. He avoids screens and stimulants in the hour before bed.

## The Science Behind Mahomes’ Routine

Mahomes’ nightly schedule incorporates several sleep hygiene practices backed by scientific research:

– **Avoiding Large Late Meals:** Eating within 2-3 hours of bed allows full digestion to occur without disrupting sleep quality.

– **Low-Key Evenings:** Stress-inducing activities are replaced with relaxing pastimes to lower cortisol and promote the release of calming melatonin and serotonin.

– **Blue Light Glasses:** Blue wavelengths signal the brain to stay alert versus preparing for sleep. Blocking blue light in evenings helps set the circadian rhythm.

– **Bed By 10 PM:** Sticking to a consistent wake and sleep schedule helps regulate the body’s natural circadian processes for better quality rest.

– **Dark, Cool Bedroom:** A dark, quiet, cool sleep environment promotes the release of sleep-inducing hormones and body temperature drop required for restorative rest.

– **Relaxing Bedtime Routine:** Unwinding activities like showering and skincare signal the brain it’s time to relax and transition to sleep.

By adhering to proven sleep hygiene practices, Mahomes optimizes his chances of getting deep, restorative rest to handle the physical and mental demands of being an NFL quarterback. His diligent nightly routine plays a key supporting role in his success on the field.

## The Importance of Consistency

For Mahomes, consistency is just as important as the specific elements of his pre-bed routine. Sticking to a regular schedule helps regulate his circadian rhythm and promotes a regular sleep-wake cycle.

“I try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on my days off,” Mahomes said. “Being consistent with my sleep helps me feel well-rested and recover fully so I’m ready to train hard again the next day.”

Irregular sleep patterns can disrupt the body’s natural circadian processes and hormone releases related to sleep onset, duration, and quality. For an athlete, inconsistent sleep adds to performance impairments from disruption of recovery, focus, reaction time and more.

By keeping a regular schedule seven days a week, Mahomes’ circadian rhythm remains optimized year-round for his sporting and family demands. Even with a busy travel schedule during the season, he prioritizes sticking to his typical routine as much as possible no matter his location.

## Monitoring and Adjusting Sleep Needs

While Mahomes aims for 8 hours of sleep per night on average, he also listens to his body’s needs and makes adjustments when needed. If he feels excessively fatigued, he may increase his sleep by 30 minutes to recover fully from intense training.

To monitor his sleep quality and duration, Mahomes uses a wearable sleep tracker. Devices like the Oura Ring can track stages of sleep, heart rate variability, respiratory rate and other metrics to reveal if he’s getting deep, restorative rest.

“If my sleep tracker shows I had a lot of disruptions one night, I know I need to scale back my workload and get to bed earlier to recover,” Mahomes said. “It’s a helpful tool for optimizing my sleep.”

The data also helps Mahomes identify lifestyle factors affecting his sleep, like late-night eating or stress levels. By making minor adjustments, he can address issues and get back to high quality, consistent rest.

## Supporting His Routine’s Success

While Mahomes’ diligence with his nightly routine plays a big role, support from his wife Brittany also contributes to his ability to prioritize sleep. She helps manage their home life and schedule to allow him focus on training and recovery.

“Brittany makes sure our daughter and I are set each night before bed so I can fully relax,” Mahomes said. “Having that support removes distractions and makes sticking to my routine much easier.”

Brittany also ensures a peaceful sleep environment by keeping their bedroom cool, dark and quiet. She handles any nighttime needs from their daughter so Mahomes can sleep undisturbed for as long as he requires.

The Chiefs organization also supports Mahomes with resources like access to sleep specialists and sleep doctors. They provide education on optimizing sleep for performance as well as addressing any issues like jet lag from travel that could disrupt his routine.

With diligent effort, monitoring, adjustments as needed and support both at home and professionally, Mahomes has developed a nightly routine that serves as an important pillar of his success on the field as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. His focus on sleep recovery offers an example of maximizing athletic potential through rest.

— MIAMI — ESPN has received confirmation from a source that the Dolphins have reached an agreement with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. regarding the parameters of a contract. This announcement brings a veteran presence to a position group that is looking for a third option.

According to the source, the arrangement is for a period of one year and has incentives that have the potential to increase its maximum value to $8.25 million.

A meeting between Beckham and the Dolphins took place in March, but the two teams were unable to come to an agreement at that time. Before the NFL draft, general manager Chris Grier stated that there was “nothing imminent” regarding a deal with the three-time Pro Bowler. Despite the fact that the team selected two wide receivers in the selection, Grier did not minimize the chance of signing Beckham after the draft was over.

“We always look at opportunities and work through it,” Grier stated in his interview. We are always striving to add to the squad and make sure that we have the most competitive roster that we can in order to improve the club. As we have always spoken, competition is what allows for excellence to be cultivated. As for us, we will continue to look, as we have stated previously, after the draft, just like we have done in the past here. We will continue to look for folks and talk to them, and then we will see what happens.

At the wide receiver position, Beckham, who is 31 years old, joins a group that already has two stars in the form of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Within the competition for the third receiver position, which is currently held by Hill and Waddle, he will most likely face competition from Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft, Erik Ezukanma, and newcomers Malik Washington and Tahj Washington. Hill and Waddle are the only receivers who have recorded more than 32 catches or 417 yards since the hiring of coach Mike McDaniel in 2022. This is due to the fact that the majority of targets are directed toward the dynamic tandem that Miami possesses.

On the other hand, this does not mean that there is no possibility or desire for a third receiver to establish themselves. At the annual meeting of the league in March, McDaniel was questioned about the chance of coaching a player like Beckham, and he expressed his excitement about the prospect immediately.

“We did make him an offer, and business takes time, especially with players like Odell, who’s had a phenomenal career and still has really good football in front of him and has options,” McDaniel informed reporters. I believe that those conversations will continue for a long time. Let’s wait and see where they go. I do not live in a world where I can see into the future, and as a coach, I do not stray from my intended path. If we are able to reach a consensus, I will unquestionably be prepared to teach him, and I believe that both parties are making efforts to get toward that goal. We’ll have to wait and see what transpires.”

Even if his production has decreased over the years, Beckham continues to be one of the most well-known names in the National Football League. In each of the three seasons that he has played in, he has not been able to surpass 50 receptions or 600 receiving yards. This is due to the fact that injuries have had a significant impact on each of those seasons.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in Beckham’s left knee was torn in 2020 while he was playing for the Cleveland Browns, which resulted in him missing the final nine games of the season. Following his release from the Browns in the middle of the 2021 season, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams and assisted them in reaching the Super Bowl. However, it was during this game that he suffered another injury to his left knee.

Following his decision to sit out the entirety of the 2022 season, Beckham signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens that was for $15 million. This agreement was one of the largest one-year payouts ever given to a wide receiver during the offseason of 2022. Although he concluded the season with statistics that were not very impressive, including 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns, his teammates praised his leadership and expertise with helping Baltimore to a league-best 13-4 record during the regular season.

 

Beckham made the following statement following the defeat of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs: “If there is anything I felt about myself — regardless of anybody’s opinion or anything like that — is that I know that I can still play football, and I know that I still have s— in the tank.”

Beckham, who was selected by the New York Giants with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 draft, was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons with the team. It is only three NFL players, including Justin Jefferson and Michael Thomas, who have accomplished the feat of recording at least 80 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards in the first three seasons of their careers. He is one of those three guys.

The incredible one-handed grab that Beckham made in November 2014, when he snagged the ball with his right hand extended in midair while sliding backward along the sideline, catapulted him to the forefront of the football football world almost immediately. In his nine seasons with the Giants, Browns, Rams, and Ravens, Beckham has amassed a total of 566 receptions, 7,932 yards, and 59 touchdowns among his receiving statistics.

It was NFL Network that broke the news that Beckham had reached an agreement with the Dolphins.