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No Jets? No problem ... 'cause Odell Beckham's cousin Terron Beckham says he refuses to give up on his NFL dream -- telling TMZ Sports he's already gotten interest from other teams.

FYI, Terron had a tryout with the NY Jets this week -- but the team elected not to sign the running back, despite praising his athletic ability.

Now, the 23-year-old musclebound fitness freak -- who hasn't played organized football since 2010 -- says it's on to the next one.

"I have my experience with my first team under my belt and got the nerves out ... and now I'm ready for the next opportunity."

So, who's up next?

"I've been talking to my agent and he said there are definitely teams that have reached out and are interested. He didn't say which teams yet."

The Cleveland Browns still have Johnny Manziel's back -- so says Pro Bowl tight end Gary Barnidge who tells TMZ Sports, "If [Manziel] ever needs anything, he knows he can call any of us."

Barnidge was out at a Kentucky Derby party in Louisville over the weekend -- when we asked how he felt about his former teammate.

You've just been drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and are set to begin your NFL career ... what's the first thing on your mind when you touch down in Tinseltown?

MOVIE STARDOM!!!

That's the case with Rams rookies Brandon Chubb, Pharoh Cooper, and Brian Randolph ... 'cause we got the kids out at LAX and asked who they'd wanna star in a big movie with ... and the answers flowed.

Check out the clip -- the three guys had two different answers ... with two going the big Hollywood star route, and one obviously wanting to sip a little on-screen lemonade.

Johnny Manziel -- future NFL commentator?? It's possible.

With his playing career likely over, we asked CBS honcho Les Moonves if he would ever consider the former Heisman Trophy winner for a job in the booth.

The answer wasn't a resounding YES -- but it wasn't no either.

"He'd have to audition like 50 other guys do," Moonves said.

Justin Tuck had a reverse Kobe Bryant style retirement Friday -- instead of people showering him with gifts, he was the one doing the giving ... handing out 70 BOTTLES of $200 scotch.

The former NY Giants superstar signed an honorary 1-day contract with the team today so he could retire as a G-Man ... and passed out bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to 70 people -- media members, coaches and executives.

"I wanted to thank all the people who have had an impact on my career and helped me get to this incredible milestone," Tuck said.

"To recognize their love and support, I’m giving each a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- just like I did for my team after winning Super Bowl XLVI in 2012."

Looking to pack on some BIG MUSCLE while cutting a few corners at the same time?

Screw needles and deer antler spray ... it's all about MEXICAN STEAK ... so says the NFL.

Seriously, the NFL just sent a letter out to the players warning them about eating large quantities of meat products in Mexico and China because they may contain banned substances.

"There is evidence that some meat produced in China and Mexico may be contaminated with clenbuterol, an anabolic agent which is banned by the NFL Policy on Performance Enhancing Substances. "

"Consuming large quantities of meat while visiting those particular countries may result in a positive test for clenbuterol in violation of the Policy."

If players DO eat the meat and test positive, the NFL says ... tough luck, you're still screwed.

So, how are the players reacting? AZ Cardinals D-lineman Frostee Rucker says, "So let me get this straight. We have to go #vegan if we travel out of the country because there's #PEDS in #CarneAsada?"

He added a few hastags ... "#MissMeWithThat #TacoTuesday #Loyal #cabowabo #NFL #11thYear #DontEatLeague #testforGMO."

Patrick Peterson is also clowning the situation ... writing, "This can't be real life! #SMH #GottaGoVeganOnVacation."

Before Sam Hunt became a country music mega-star, he was thiiiis close to being an NFL quarterback. So we had to ask -- would you trade your singing career to be Tom Brady???

If you didn't know ... Hunt was a real deal college football player at UAB -- good enough to get a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs (see the highlights below).

Hunt says the NFL just wasn't in the cards, but told us he still misses the game a whole helluva lot.

So, we had to ask ... if some crazy Zoltar-style machine ("Big" reference) could change things and give you the exact same success in football as you're having in music -- would you do it???

Watch the clip ... think he's telling the truth?

A bunch of drunk guys on a bachelor party weekend thought it would be funny to dress the groom up like Mike Ditka on Friday and go to Ditka's steakhouse in Chicago.

Turns out ... BEST. IDEA. EVER!!!

The bachelor, David Barnett, lives in Florida -- but his buddies threw the party in Chicago so they could party during NFL Draft weekend. Barnett's also a huge Bears fan.

And because every bachelor party needs drunken buffoonery ... the guys made Barnett dress up like Da Coach for their dinner at Ditka's.

As fate would have it, Mike was actually in the restaurant that night ... heard about his boozy doppelganger ... and came over for a face-to-legendary-face meeting.

Ex-49ers defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield has just been charged with raping a mentally disabled woman in 2015 ... and now faces serious prison time.

Officials say 45-year-old Stubblefield -- a 3-time Pro Bowler -- contacted the woman through a babysitter service and had her over to his Santa Clara home for an interview in 2015.

COMMISH WAR!!!

The "Commish" is pissed at the "Commish" -- with Michael Chiklis claiming Roger Goodell is making an absolute mockery of the esteemed title.

Of course, Chiklis famously starred as Police Commissioner Tony Scali on "The Commish" back in the day ... and says he learned the term "Commish" must be EARNED.

"The term 'Commish' is a term of endearment bestowed upon a commissioner by his subordinates out of feelings of affection ... it's not one that you endow yourself with as a moniker or a Twitter handle."

He then pointed out that Goodell's Twitter handle is "@nflcommish."

BTW, Chiklis also happens to be a HUUUGE Patriots fan.

COMMISH WAR!!!

They were the most dynamic duo in Minnesota Vikings history ... but Daunte Culpepper tells TMZ Sports he really doesn't talk with Randy Moss anymore.

There doesn't seem to be animosity -- judging from the way Culpepper explains their relationship, seems they've just grown apart since they last played together back in 2004.

You can't spell dominate with 3 important letters -- I DO -- and it's no coincidence according to NFL legend Shaun Alexander ... who says his stats EXPLODED right after he got married.

The Seattle Seahawks great was out in Chi-Town for the Draft -- when we asked if marriage actually has an impact on NFL performance (you know, with Russell Wilson about to tie the knot).

The good news for Seattle ... Alexander says holy matrimony turned him into a virtual SUPER SAIYAN -- 'cause right after he got married in 2002, he became one of the BEST players in pro football.

Numbers don't lie.

Brandon Marshall thinks moving the Raiders to Sin City is a commitment to disaster ... saying Vegas will DESTROY young players who won't be able to resist unhealthy temptations.

We got the NY Jets WR on Capitol Hill -- dude was doing more great work on mental health -- and asked what he thought of the Raiders possibly bolting NorCal for the desert of desire in Las Vegas.

Raiders owner Mark Davis has been vocal about his plans -- and some think it's just a matter of time before it really goes down.

Check out the clip -- Marshall says he doesn't think Vegas is a bad place ... but it's just too much for young people "fresh out of school with a lot of money."

Think about it ... how long would YOU last as a 21-year-old in Vegas with $20 mil in your bank account?

TMZ Sports brings you another edition of "He said it ... WE DIDN'T," this time starring ex-NFL star Takeo Spikes and his sage advice to incoming rookies.

Spikes played in the league for 13 seasons ... so when we saw him out in Chicago we asked how the new kids on the NFL block should act to impress (and survive) their veteran teammates.

Check out the clip ... and remember he said it ... not us.

He asked for Cam Newton, he GOT Cam Newton!!

10-year-old Noah had the best weekend EVER -- when his favorite NFL player took him and 3 other kids on a dream come true weekend in Charlotte earlier this month ... complete with bowling, basketball and of course, DABBING!

The end is near for Charles "Peanut" Tillman and he knows it -- but the longtime NFL star says he's already got plans after his football career is over ... UBER DRIVER!!

The former Panthers and Bears cornerback is currently a free agent ... though he's said he wants to come back and play another year.

So, when we saw him out in Chicago Thursday, we had to ask what his 2nd life plans were -- and that's when he started raving about Uber!

"You can work your own hours!"

Hey, it's not a bad career choice ... just ask Richard Sherman.