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Odell Beckham Jr. is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Beckham and the Rams are apparently waiting for confirmation, but this was the fear when the explosive receiver went down with a non-contact knee injury during last night’s Super Bowl. Beckham, who is set to be a free agent this offseason, has now torn the ACL in the same knee in consecutive seasons. Fortunately for OBJ, he was able to catch a touchdown in the Super Bowl victory and will now have a championship ring. But this is still obviously a tough break, and Odell is now facing another lengthy rehab and recovery process after he undergoes a second major surgery on the knee. Beckham appeared to have found a home in Los Angeles, and we would think he’s likely to return to the Rams at a discount before hoping to come back and play well again whenever he’s back on the field during the 2022 season.

Via: Ian Rapoport

Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) officially ruled out for the remainder of the Super Bowl.

This was the expectation, and Los Angeles will have to find a way to win without one of their top playmakers. OBJ is slated to hit free agency next month.

Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is questionable to return.

Beckham not being ruled out is potentially a good sign, but it could be gamesmanship more than anything else. There may be another update after halftime.

Odell Beckham Jr. leaves Super Bowl with non-contact knee injury.

Beckham Jr. immediately went down on a drag route as the ball came, and he needed to be helped off the field before eventually going to the locker room. It’s an unfortunate break for OBJ, as it’s an injury to the same knee he previously tore his ACL in. We’ll have an update when available, but it’d be a surprise if Beckham (who caught a touchdown) returned.

Tyler Higbee (knee) has been placed on injured reserve.

Higbee will be unable to go on Sunday, so Los Angeles is placing him in IR as they get Darrell Henderson (knee) back. Look for Matthew Stafford to mostly lean on the trio of Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham Jr., and Van Jefferson in Super Bowl LVI.