Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was removed from a Los Angeles-bound flight in Miami Sunday after authorities say he was in and out of consciousness prior to takeoff.
Police officers were dispatched for what was described as a “medical emergency” aboard an American Airlines flight bound for LAX at approximately 9:30 a.m.
"The flight crew was concerned for a passenger [Mr. Odell Beckham], as they tried to wake him to fasten his seat belt, he appeared to be coming in and out of consciousness, prior to their departure," the Miami-Dade Police Department said in a statement to media outlets. "Fearing that Mr. Beckham was seriously ill, and that his condition would worsen through the expected 5 hour flight, the attendants called for police and fire rescue. Upon the officers arrival, the flight crew asked Mr. Beckham several times to exit the aircraft, which he refused."
Beckham’s refusal eventually forced the entire plane to be evacuated.
Video posted to social media showed the NFL veteran eventually leaving the plane on his own and walking through the terminal with officers.
“Never in my life have I experienced what just happened to me... I’ve seen it alll.. (sp)” Beckham later posted on Twitter. “Never. In. My . Life.”
It was unclear if Beckham would face any charges.
Beckham played in eight regular season games for the L.A. Rams in 2021 and is currently a free agent.
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