‘Odell Beckham Jr. Watch’ is moving on to hour 30, and it doesn’t sound like it’s going to be ending any time soon. According to Kim Jones and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (via Twitter), the free agent wideout’s decision is still “a few days away.”
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After passing through waivers unclaimed yesterday, OBJ is officially a free agent for the first time in his career, and the receiver intends to take his time as he determines his next destination. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweets that “as many as eight teams” have made a play at signing the veteran. The Saints, Seahawks, Patriots, Packers, Chiefs, and (kind of) the Raiders have all been connected to the Beckham over the past few days, and it sounds like a handful of mystery teams are also in the hunt.
While OBJ has made it clear that he’ll prioritize a team with a reliable QB and a shot at winning the championship, it sounds like money is also a factor. Albert Breer of TheMMQB tweets that the player’s $4.25MM termination pay allows the player to double-dip and make up some of the money he gave up to Cleveland. Beckham reworked his Browns deal before he was cut, making him a 2022 free agent instead of a 2024 UFA.
After two-and-a-half seasons and 29 total games, OBJ left Cleveland with 114 catches and 1,586 yards, good for an average of 13.9 yards per reception. He scored just seven receiving touchdowns along the way, with per-game averages of 3.9 grabs and 54.7 yards per contest. But, before he relocated to Ohio, Beckham was an absolute monster in New York. OBJ topped 1,300 yards in each of his first three seasons, including a career-high 1,450 yards in 2015. And, after his lost 2017 season, he still managed 77 catches, 1,052 yards, and six touchdowns in a 12-game 2018.
It’ll happen before Saturday…. He has to be on a roster by Saturday to get paid for the week. CLASSIC OBJ move! Hmmmm sign with the team, get in some practice, develop some chemistry, maybe have a few packages I could play in on Sunday? ORRRRRR….. wait to make my choice and get a free paycheck and not have to do any team activities this week. If you think he doesn’t know what he wants yet….. you’re almost as big of a clown as OBJ. Dude had this exact list of teams ready, he knew from a select few, and now has their offers….. you really think he’s sitting there diving into X’s and O’s The next few days? This guy…… is a joke
Good catch!
But not from OBJ.
Come to the Bucs! AB may be out longer than the Bucs are willing to let on.
No. Keep him far from the 813. This dude is a loser.
Of course he will draw this out, he’s too comfy in the spotlight. Once a diva…
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Over-Rated, clap clap clapclapclap, Over-Rated..
“Money is also a factor” I think money is the only real factor here.
Why? He’s getting 4.25M to not play. If I could rehab my image and win, I would. I’m not saying Odell is known for good decision making but I would have a hard time believing he would be so stupid as to not take the vet minimum and set himself up for the payday next season.
Payday? No matter what Beckham does this year, he’s already maxed out his salary. He will never receive anything close to 15 million a year. He’s 29. He’s injury prone. He’s been a distraction for both teams He’s played for
Millions of dollars is still a payday, bud. No one said he’ll make 15M but setting himself up to get 7, 8 or 9M a year would be the operative move. AB took 6.25M to come back “cheap”. Can’t tell me Beckham can’t do the same thing in a place like GB.
Generally when the word “payday ” is used, it’s to indicate a raise in salary. He actually will be taking a payout. Bud
He needs to pick the team that still has a bye-week.
Glad to see he’s eager to play
Davante Adam’s, Carlos Hyde, Allen Robinson , Sammy Watkins and more… all from OBJ’s draft class ….OBJ has had 1 amazing catch and a couple good years …he was blown up in the NY media. Has he done much more than Watkins ? Robinson ? Adam’s was clearly one that deserves the hype. I would consider him as my #3 receiver depending on the team but you would be hard pressed to find another NFL player in recent history that has been more over hyped. Who cares where he goes.
When did all sports start allowing Veterans to go anywhere and start ring chasing?