NFL: Odell Beckham Jr. suspension upheld

Omnisports 03:40 - 23 December 2015

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The NFL has upheld Odell Beckham Jr's ban, meaning the New York Giants receiver misses Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the New York Giants' game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday after the NFL upheld his one-match suspension.

NFL appeals officer James Thrash ruled on Wednesday that the star wide receiver's actions against the Carolina Panthers last week warranted a ban.

Though Beckham engaged in a personal battle with Carolina cornerback Josh Norman throughout the Panthers' 38-35 win, a late helmet-to-helmet by the receiver was his major offence.

In a statement, the NFL cited "multiple violations of safety-related playing rules" as the reason for rejecting Beckham's appeal.

NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino said Tuesday that Beckham should have been ejected from the game.