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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is all clear to play this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys after dealing with a back injury earlier this week.
Beckham was a limited participant during practice on Thursday. However, the three-time Pro Bowler was a full participant on Friday, and the Browns removed his injury designation ahead of a marquee showdown in Dallas.
The 27-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this year after promising 2020 would be the best year of his career during the offseason. However, Beckham has not had a ton of opportunities to make plays.
The Browns and first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski are committing to a run-heavy offensive scheme, with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt getting the brunt of the usage.
But even when the Browns have thrown the ball, Beckham is having a tough time getting involved.
Beckham was targeted 10 times in the opener against the Baltimore Ravens. He had just three receptions for 22 yards, as Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield overthrew him on multiple occasions.
While Beckham bounced back with a touchdown grab against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, he failed to get in the end zone and had four catches for 59 yards in Week 3.
It is still early in the year, and Beckham remains one of the most explosive wide receivers in football. But his chemistry with Mayfield should continue to remain a storyline throughout the year.
The Browns will likely take to the air on Sunday. Dallas' secondary was torched by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in Week 3, and Cleveland will have to move the ball with consistency in order to keep up with the Cowboys' high-scoring offense.
We know Beckham is excited to play at AT&T Stadium, so maybe he'll have a big day.
