Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to hit the free agent market soon, ending his tenure with the Baltimore Ravens after just one season. Where might the veteran WR ultimately end up next year? We take a look at his potential free agency landing spots.
Odell Beckham Jr. Free Agency Landing Spots
According to ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano, the Raves will release Beckham on Wednesday with a post-June-1 designation.
Barring an unexpected last-minute extension, you'll see the Ravens release Odell Beckham before midnight ET tonight with a post-June 1 designation. Beckham and the Ravens restructured his deal in January, eliminating the void years and allowing the team to use post-June 1 on him.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 13, 2024
After one season in Baltimore, Beckham appears to be hitting the open market again. While he is far from the elite wide receiver he once was, Beckham is still a productive receiver. With the veteran playmaker set to become a free agent, here are some of the potential suitors.
New York Jets
A return to New York, albeit with the city’s other franchise, could be sensible for both Beckham and the Jets.
New York could use another weapon for Aaron Rodgers in its receiving corps alongside Garrett Wilson, and Beckham at least appears capable of being a second-option type of receiver for the franchise. With Rodgers not getting any younger, the Jets need to remain all-in on immediate contention and could take another step in that direction by taking a chance on Beckham.
There were reportedly talks between Beckham and the Jets last year, and rumors have swirled that they might revisit those talks. Time will tell whether the money makes sense for both sides, but it seems like a solid fit football-wise.
Kansas City Chiefs
It’s strange to say the two-time defending Super Bowl champions have a glaring weakness, but the Chiefs could certainly stand to add some help at wide receiver this offseason. Drops were an issue plenty of times last season, as tight end Travis Kelce was perhaps the only truly consistent target, though Rashee Rice had his moments as well.
Beckham could provide a steady veteran presence to the room, providing both immediate production when healthy and perhaps some valuable mentorship for younger members of the room.
It’s unclear whether the price will ultimately make sense for both sides, but Beckham could be an intriguing addition for Kansas City in its pursuit of a three-peat.
Los Angeles Rams
Beckham’s previous stint with the Rams was brief, eight games to be precise, but it proved fruitful as he played a role in the franchise capping off the 2021 season with a Super Bowl win.
He does not seem to have left the franchise with any acrimony between the sides and could certainly be an intriguing secondary option behind primary targets Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
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It’s unclear whether the money will make sense for both sides or if either has interest in a reunion, but the move makes at least some theoretical sense for Beckham and Los Angeles.
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