Don’t count on Odell Beckham making his season debut Sunday night

If you were wanting to see New York Giants WR Odell Beckham in Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, you are probably going to be disappointed. The LSU product has been dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against the Cleveland Browns during the team’s second preseason game back on Aug. 21st.

When ESPN insider Adam Schefter looked into Beckham’s potential availability in Week 1, he was give the following response from a trusted source:

Asked chances of OBJ playing tonight vs. Cowboys, one source texted, "What are the chances of you going to Cuba next month for vacation?"

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017

Browns CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun was the one responsible for the hit on Beckham that caused the injury, which if you missed it, can be seen below.

Clean hit or dirty? Should it be illegal? Another look at the low hit on Odell Beckham Jr. by Browns' CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun. #Giants #NYG pic.twitter.com/zvvUN5ARdd

— George Bretherton (@fifthdownnyc) August 22, 2017

There has been some speculation that Beckham has been dealing with a high ankle sprain, which can typically take up to 6 weeks to heal. It’s been close to three weeks since the injury, so the hope is that he will be able to make his way back to the field sometime in the coming weeks.

It’s unfortunate that he won’t be available for Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys — a Giants’ division rival.

Clint Lamb

Clint helps cover the SEC West for Saturday Down South. His work can also be found on USA TODAY Sports, The 'Bama Beat podcast and The Bullpen with TonyMac and The Lamb. Previous stops include SEC Country, 247Sports and Touchdown Alabama Magazine.