6:10pm: Adding further detail to Beckham’s visitation schedule, Anderson reports that the three-time Pro Bowler will meet with the Giants before heading to Dallas (Twitter link). In between, he is expected to meet with the Bills. Anderson adds that Beckham and his camp remain in conversation with the both the Chiefs and Ravens as he continues to draw significant interest from around the league.
3:30pm: The Cowboys and Giants are about to face off against each other on the field, but they are also in competition with respect to free agent Odell Beckham Jr. The high-profile wideout is thought to be down to the NFC East rivals with respect to his decision on where to sign.
That decision is expected to come soon, but Beckham’s health is obviously a sticking point in negotiations. He tore his ACL during last season’s Super Bowl, leading to widespread expectation that a lengthy absence to begin 2022 would ensue. That could extend beyond the immediate future, however; FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano reports that there is “considerable doubt” around the NFL that Beckham will be able to suit up at any point this season.
That could explain the slow-moving process by which the 30-year-old is weighing his options. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson tweets that the Cowboys are expecting a visit from Beckham in early December, with a different team hosting him sometime before then. That represents at least a slight shift in the expected timeline for a decision to be made; Beckham had previously been reportedly seeking to find his next home by the end of this month.
Dallas has consistently been the most vocal team while pitching Beckham to choose them over a shortlist of other suitors (which includes the Giants but also, at least recently, the Bills, Chiefs and 49ers). Continuing along those lines, quarterback Dak Prescott has been personally involved in recruiting Beckham, as noted (on Twitter) by Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The latter has made it known on multiple occasions that mutual interest exists between he and the Cowboys.
Members of the Giants are also taking part in the bidding war for Beckham’s services, however. Injured wideout Sterling Shepard has been in conversation with him on an everyday basis, as detailed by Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
“I talk to him every day, but we don’t talk about [his decision] too much,” Shepard said. “Obviously he knows that we want him here. He would love to be here. But everything has to play out for that to happen… And I understand that.”
The Giants’ WR room was far from highly-touted to begin the year, and the latest major injury suffered this past week (rookie Wan’Dale Robinson‘s torn ACL) leaves the unit severely shorthanded. Beckham could fill a significant void by reuniting with the Giants, though the same remains true of the Cowboys in that regard. Both teams will have a slightly clearer picture of their postseason outlook after today’s game, and could have a prized acquisition not long after.
He’ll sign with whoever gets the #1 seed in either conference.
I think he’s waiting to see which team will offer him a wardrobe allowance.
Wardrobe allowance? But he doesn’t wear much clothing when he’s hanging out on a party boat with a bunch of men.
He wants to play in as few games as possible and still get a ring. I think I’d pass.
that’s not the case at all. the dude tore his ACL in the superbowl and already got a ring.
at this point its who’s willing to pay up , and right about now is when he’s always been expected to be out until.
infact he may not even play the first few games once the ink is dry.
@TerryF; recent stories from this website have said he’s looking for a multi year deal. Per the article, I too believe he’s still healing and that’s why there’s a delay in signing.
Me, if I was a GM looking for receiver help, I’d pass because of age and coming off back to back seasons of serious left knee injury. But, what the heck do I know. It only takes one GM to go for it. Looks like NYG and Big D are sincere in wanting him.
Or division rivals with the same record (when this article posted) and they’re being played against each other in hopes of a bidding war.
Rather than the Ole sign a cheap deal with a superbowl contender adage,
OBJ has flipped the script.. which Superbowl contender wants to boost their chances by adding OBJ to an already good team..
props
Fox drooled over Beckham during the Thanksgiving Day game without bringing up the Giants’ pass-catchers currently in sick bay. (Sterling Shepard torn Achilles, Daniel Bellinger poked in the eye, Wan’Dale Robinson torn ACL)
And that circus catch Beckham made once upon a time? It was in a game the Giants LOST. To Dallas. On a night when Cowboy fans took over MetLife Stadium.
It’s like the media is working as his agent shoving coal into the hype train. Dude is going to cash in. 30 years old, double acl one knee. Yeah give him a big contract lol.
he hasn’t signed anything yet,
why would he not try to cash in one last time?
maybe he’s shooting for 3 year deal to secure a 2 year deal ?
smart business
I don’t really understand why the Giants are in this mix. Are they a contender? A nice, surprising start, sure. But a contender? I don’t know that anyone really believes that.
did any of these so-called experts call CMac to 49ers?
I thought it was between Rams & Bills…
how about Arodge staying with Packers?
I thought the relationship was toast and he was getting traded to Broncos or Steelers…
OBJ may sign with Cowboys or Giants , but media is just guessing based on obvious factors
No one wants to try to cover OBJ, JJ, TJ, OJ and Adam! Come on over to the Vikings 🙂