Top 3 landing spots for Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. hasn't played in the NFL since Super Bowl LVI when the Los Angeles Rams took home the trophy. Despite this, the wide receiver remains a hot commodity in the open market.
According to reports, the former Giants star has begun discussions with multiple clubs as the 2023 free agency period approaches, just days after demonstrating his skills for over a dozen teams at Arizona State.
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It's not clear how Beckham's financial demands will impact his prospects. There have been reports that the former Pro Bowler is looking for $20 million per year, placing him among the top-15 earners despite missing all of 2022 due to injury.
With that in mind, we've put together a list of the most likely landing spots for the receiver.
#1 Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens' offseason plans depend on what happens with Lamar Jackson, who's only tentatively secured for 2023. If they are able to keep Jackson, acquiring a proven wideout may be the best way to keep him happy, especially if he is set to play under the franchise tag.
OBJ would be the best wideout Jackson has ever played with, and the Ravens might be able to close the AFC North gap on the Bengals.
#2 Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes can work with just about anyone, as proven by his success with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kadarius Toney during their latest championship run.
Beckham is the kind of smart, red-zone playmaker the Chiefs like to use. With Smith-Schuster leaving in free agency, OBJ might be a great option to fill the void and keep the perennial contenders and current Super Bowl champions the favorites to go back-to-back.
#3 Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were the favorites to sign OBJ during his 2022 free agency period, and they still seem like the best fit. Jerry Jones loves making big moves, CeeDee Lamb could use some support as a wide receiver, and Beckham knows that the Cowboys will embrace his personality and will have him in the spotlight playing for "America's Team."
It will be interesting to see who Beckham Jr. signs for, whether he's still the superstar who shone in the 2022 playoffs for the Rams, and if injuries have taken away his ability to be a true game-changer in the passing game.