With Odell Beckham Jr.'s departure from the Cleveland Browns, the question on many people's minds is whether the team still has to pay him. OBJ was recently released by the Browns and subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Rams, raising questions about the financial implications for both parties.

In the NFL, contracts are guaranteed, meaning that players are entitled to receive the money specified in their contracts, regardless of whether they are released or traded. This is different from other sports leagues where contracts are not fully guaranteed.

When OBJ signed with the Browns in 2019, he agreed to a 5-year, $90 million contract, with $65 million guaranteed. With his release, the Browns are still on the hook for the guaranteed money, unless they negotiated a settlement with OBJ to lower the amount owed.

One possible scenario is that the Browns and OBJ reached a settlement as part of his release, which would reduce the amount the team owes him. This is a common practice in the NFL when a player is released before their contract is up.

Another possibility is that the Browns could try to recoup some of the guaranteed money by filing a grievance with the league, arguing that OBJ's conduct or performance did not meet the terms of the contract. However, this is often a lengthy and uncertain process, and it's unclear if the Browns would pursue this option.

Ultimately, the specifics of OBJ's contract and his release are not publicly known, so it's difficult to say for certain whether the Browns still have to pay him and if so, how much. The details of these types of settlements are often kept confidential between the player, the team, and the league.

In any case, OBJ is now officially a member of the Los Angeles Rams, and it's clear that his time with the Browns has come to an end. As for the financial aspects of his departure, those details are likely to remain private unless disclosed by either party.

As for the Browns, they will move forward with their season and focus on the players who are currently on the roster. OBJ's departure will undoubtedly have an impact, but the financial implications of his release will be resolved behind the scenes, away from the spotlight of the NFL season.