Odell Beckham Jr. shuts down viral retirement rumors with just five words

The internet had OBJ retired before he even had a chance to pick a team for next season. On Tuesday, social media lit up with a viral post claiming Odell Beckham Jr. had decided to call it a career after 10 NFL seasons, listing his time with the Giants, Browns, Rams, Ravens, and Dolphins.

The football world reacted instantly but the man himself had other plans.

The viral post that had NFL fans saying goodbye too soon

It started with one short announcement that spread like wildfire across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. The post confidently stated that Beckham Jr. was retiring from the league, and even included a neat summary of his career stops. Within minutes, fans were reminiscing about “the catch,” his Super Bowl win with the Rams, and his electric prime.

The problem? OBJ never said a word about retiring.

Odell Beckham Jr. says he’s ‘not done yet’ after fake retirement news spreads

If you know Odell Beckham Jr., you know he doesn’t need a press conference to make a point. Just hours after the rumor caught fire, OBJ took to X and wrote:"Not done yet… thanks for y’all concerns and have a blessed day."

That’s it. Five words and a little sign-off, enough to crush the rumor and remind everyone that he still plans on suiting up. The post immediately shifted the conversation from “goodbye OBJ” to “where’s he going next?”

Why the rumor felt believable in the first place

To be fair, it’s not hard to see why some people thought OBJ was ready to walk away.

At 31, with multiple injuries behind him and no team locked in for the upcoming season, his NFL future has been a talking point for months. The rumor played into that uncertainty and social media didn’t wait for receipts before running with it.

While Beckham Jr. is still a free agent, several teams could use a veteran wide receiver with playoff experience and proven big-game ability. A contender looking for an extra weapon could be his next landing spot, and history shows that OBJ thrives under the brightest lights.One thing’s certain, retirement is off the table for now. And if the past 24 hours are any indication, Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t just sticking around in the NFL, he’s still owning the headlines.Also read - Travis Kelce says Taylor Swift makes life feel “normal” in new GQ interview