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New York Giants safety Landon Collins upset over Cleveland Browns' hit on Odell Beckham Jr.

By The Sports Xchange
New York Giants Landon Collins runs back a ball after he makes an interception in the 4th quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in week 10 of the NFL at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 14, 2016. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Giants Landon Collins runs back a ball after he makes an interception in the 4th quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in week 10 of the NFL at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 14, 2016. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

New York Giants safety Landon Collins criticized Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun for his hit that injured wideout Odell Beckham Jr. during Monday's preseason game.

Collins' primary issue was Boddy-Calhoun's decision to go low on a high throw to Beckham, who exited the Giants' 10-6 loss with a sprained ankle. Beckham is undergoing additional tests on Tuesday.

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"I cannot have a teammate next to me playing that way," Collins said, per the New York Daily News. "I cannot condone it. It's not something I seek. He had all the opportunity in the world to make a different play.

"The play wasn't a penalty, but it's something everyone knows ... you don't do. He had about 30 seconds to make a play on the ball in the air. He could've made a play on the ball, could've hit him high, but he chose a different route. I can't respect him."

Beckham clearly wasn't happy about the hit. He tossed his helmet aside before leaving the field and glared at Boddy-Calhoun.

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