Odell Beckham Jr: Cleveland Browns WR has surgery on core muscle injury
Tuesday 21 January 2020 16:57, UK
The Cleveland Browns have confirmed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has undergone surgery on a ‘core muscle’ injury.
Beckham Jr dealt with the injury throughout the season, which was his first in Cleveland after they acquired him in March in a trade with the New York Giants.
The 27-year-old played in all 16 games, catching 74 passes for 1,035 yards and four touchdowns. His 64.7 yards per game average was a career low.
The Browns said in a statement: "Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury.
"The surgery was performed by Dr Bill Meyers in Philadelphia, and a full recovery is expected.
"Beckham dealt with injuries throughout his first season with the Browns but never missed a game."
The Browns struggled to live up to lofty preseason expectations and finished with a 6-10 record.
Head coach Freddie Kitchens was fired after the season and replaced him with former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski.
Last week, a video emerged of Beckham Jr slapping a police officer on his behind in Louisiana State University's locker room following their College Football Championship victory over Clemson.
New Orleans police obtained a warrant for Beckham on a misdemeanour charge of simple battery.
The police officer in question subsequently signed an affidavit stating he did not wish to pursue any charges.
