Beckham Jr.'s injury jeopardizes the Dolphins' WR depth and start to the season

The Miami Dolphins face ongoing challenges with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who was signed as a key backup to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Since he was placed on the PUP list, he will miss at least the first four games due to injury, and his return is uncertain. There is speculation that he may not be ready to play until Week 7 after an off week. The Dolphins are cautious with Beckham, which is a concern given their weak WR depth behind stars Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Fans are eagerly hoping for a turnaround in Beckham's status, but optimism remains limited.

In numbers

• Beckham Jr. was placed on the PUP list and had to sit out for at least four games.
• The uncertainty about his return could extend until Week 7 after he had a bye in Week 6.

Yes but

While the Dolphins are carefully managing Beckham's recovery, it could negatively impact their offensive capabilities in early season games, especially due to a lack of depth at the wide receiver position.

Current status

• Miami's current WR options are limited, with Grant DuBose and Robbie Chosen underperforming.
• Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are effective, but rely heavily on the support of their fellow receivers.

What's next

If Beckham isn't ready by Week 5, the Dolphins could opt to keep him out until after their Week 6 bye, potentially delaying his return even further.

Conclusion

The Dolphins will need the successful return of Odell Beckham Jr. to bolster their wide receiver group, as relying on Hill and Waddle alone to start the season may prove insufficient.