The onset of training camps has brought about another wave of veterans signing new deals, or at least meeting with prospective teams in the hopes of landing a contract. Odell Beckham Jr. is still unlikely to be included in either scenario in the immediate future, but the free agent remains a name worth watching. 
Multiple NFC teams have expressed interest in signing the 29-year-old in recent months, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that he could still have a number of suitors (video link). The Buccaneers expressed interest before signing Julio Jones, and Rapoport “expects” the Packers to still be included among the teams willing to sign him, given the lack of proven options in their re-worked receiving corps.
The landing spot Beckham remains most connected to, though, is Los Angeles. Rapoport adds that the Rams “still have maintained interest” in a reunion as the offseason has progressed. His level of play after joining the team midseason – 593 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 total games – led to the team expressing optimism about a deal being finalized this offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler has reciprocated that desire, but is still not expected to sign with anyone soon.
As he continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered in the Super Bowl, Beckham won’t be available to play for several weeks to begin the season. That timeframe allows him to approach free agency without the urgency of healthy players, leaving open the possibility that he remains a free agent well into the campaign. On that point, Rapoport adds that nothing is considered “imminent” with respect to a contract being signed this summer.
The Rams still have Cooper Kupp at the top of their WR depth chart, and added Allen Robinson in free agency. The loss of Robert Woods leaves a starting spot available, though, and with over $8MM available in cap space, the team could afford a modest deal for Beckham. As the pool of available free agents continues to shrink, it will be interesting to watch how his market develops over time.
The man crashed sean Mcvey’s wedding and when Mcvey was asked this question after it he said that a deal will happen when it does and he’s not worried about it then Odell tweeted that’s my dog. This no longer is any news I’ll put a bet then he signs when he’s no longer injured so that he can sign a higher salary for the remaining games he can play. Sign for 5/6 mil at or before training camp he’s looking at like 555k a game sign after week 6/7 he can sign for whatever remaining cap they have and get a mil a game. For how much he been hurt it just seems like he’s protecting himself and he’s getting the care he needs already
ya I see him waiting until like week 8 or so and see what the standings look like
Aaron Rodgers needs to muscle this move. Although injury risk. He’s a plus Lazard
For a guy who is injured and may very well miss half or more of the season, what’s the point (right now)?
When and if it appears he’s ready or near ready to hit the field on game days, maybe. But if at that point the wr group is performing well, not then either. If they aren’t, or there are injuries, then it might make some sense.
Great
Probably doesn’t want to sign a contract that doesn’t have lots of guaranteed money – which would be foolish for any team to do.
Hanging around at home waiting for a Super Bowl contender’s top two WR to go down with season-ending injuries.
It’s the intelligent move, and while OJB is a diva, he’s not a fool.
There may be no one to throw to him in La La Land, if the reports about Matt Stafford’s ball arm turn out to be true.
By late October, somewhere a playoff bound team will desperately need a 29 year old two time All-Pro NFL WR. Odell Beckham Jr. will be taking phone calls with an open dance card.
Just join the Packers already