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Odell Beckham Jr. criticises Giants over "run along" after Sept. 29 release

Days after the New York Giants released him, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said in Instagram comments that the team gave him "the run along" and cost him a chance to play elsewhere. The two outlets differ on the date of the comments and on how they read them.

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Image: Fox News
Image: Newsweek

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The story, neutrally told

Mixed · 2Odell Beckham Jr., a 33-year-old wide receiver, criticised the New York Giants in Instagram comments after the team released him on Sept. 29. Mixed · 2Beckham said the Giants "gave him the run along", which he said stopped him from potentially playing for and making an impact on another team. Mixed · 2Fox News (Outkick) reported that the comments were a reply on a fan's Instagram account on Saturday, while Newsweek reported that they were made on Sunday.

Right · 1According to Fox News, Beckham also agreed with a fan's suggestion that the Giants used him and paid him little. He wrote that he "came in HUMBLY took vet min then EARNED my spot", and that being cut hurt, adding "I shoulda known better." Right · 1He also wrote that what hurt most was coming home to his young son, who was happy and did not know what had happened, and talked about his job and jersey number 13. Right · 1Fox News said Beckham signed a one-year deal worth $1.3 million with no guaranteed money. He played for the Giants from 2014 to 2018 and returned this season.

Mixed · 2His second stint produced no receptions. Fox News said he was active for three games and targeted once. Newsweek said he played six snaps with one target. Centre · 1Newsweek said the Giants and head coach John Harbaugh did not see a path for Beckham to get on the field more often. Mixed · 2Fox News's Armando Salguero wrote that going public might not be wise, because most teams do not want to re-sign players who have criticised them and the Giants could otherwise consider a return if injuries hit their receivers. Newsweek said Beckham now has to convince a team to sign him and may face an uphill battle for playing time with a new offensive scheme.

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Centre1 outlet

Framing
Newsweek presents Beckham's comments as understandable frustration and looks ahead to his search for a new team.
Emphasis
The lost chance to play elsewhere, his age, and the difficulty of learning a new scheme.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention the $1.3 million deal, the 'vet min' remark, the 'shoulda known better' line or the remarks about his son.
Charged language
“Puts Giants on Blast”“Surprise Release”
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“It is certainly understandable for Beckham to feel this way given the situation he currently finds himself in.” — Newsweek

Right1 outlet

Framing
Fox News (Outkick) describes a disgruntled former player venting on a fan's account and questions whether doing so was wise.
Emphasis
Beckham's complaint about pay, the contract details, his lack of production and the risk to his chances of another contract.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention Harbaugh's reasoning for the release.
Charged language
“disgruntled former player”“laments”
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“a disgruntled former player can join the conversation and agree” — Fox News
“But this might not be the wise move.” — Fox News