Indications from earlier this month pointed to Odell Beckham Jr. departing the Ravens in free agency after his one-year stint with the team. The former Pro Bowl wideout confirmed that will be the case via an Instagram post. 
“Swea on everything, I appreciate the Flock more than all could EVER imagine,” his message reads in part. “Did everything I could with the opportunities I had. Wish I got to do it big for yall.”
The Ravens restructured Beckham’s contract – a one-year deal including $15MM guaranteed – before ultimately releasing him with a post-June 1 designation, as detailed by ESPN’s Dan Graziano. That move added further to the expectation his tenure in Baltimore would be a one-and-done endeavor. Now, the 31-year-old will turn his attention to free agency once again.
Beckham missed the entire 2022 season while rehabbing an ACL tear, and his time on the open market was a prolonged storyline around the NFL last spring. He ultimately joined the Ravens on a more lucrative pact than many expected he would receive, given the relative lack of suitors Baltimore was bidding against. The Jets showed interest last year, though, and they could once again be a team to watch with respect to Beckham’s next move.
The Super Bowl winner flashed the potential to remain a high-end producer during his brief time with the Rams prior to suffering the ACL tear. Beckham remained mostly healthy in 2023, suiting up for 14 games and posting a 35-565-3 statline. His 16.1 yards per catch average was the highest of his career, and he could prove to be a secondary receiving option on a new team with a short-term agreement in particular.
Many of the top WR options in the 2024 free agent class are already off the market, and the depth of highly-regarded draft prospects at the position could lead to many veterans remaining unsigned for the time being. Baltimore will be a team to watch regarding an addition next month to provide depth in the pass-catching department, as Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and the recently re-signed Nelson Agholor are on the books. Beckham will not be a part of that group in 2024, however.
Shocker!! If he’s not retiring what teams make the most sense? To me, Jets, Chiefs, Patriots, Bears or Titans all make sense
I don’t think the Titans make sense. They have Hopkons, Burks (injuries have derailed his progression but he’s still young) Westbrook-Ikhine isn’t great but he’s serviceable for this team and cheap. Then there’s the big money they gave to Ridley.
One year deal
This guy has been irrelevant since the 2019 season.
He’s good for depth as long as he doesn’t break the bank 😉
Washed up.
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy…
He has no business making as much as he did last year anymore, but he’s still a good role player. And as much as people on here love to hate him, and I’m sure he won’t be on Baker Mayfield’s Christmas card list, he’s generally regarded as a very well liked teammate.
The usual from this guy, I did everything I could with the opportunities that I had. That was one of the most head scratching signings in recent memory. No idea how he secured $15 mil
How will the Ravens replace his 40 yards per game? LOL. $15 million down the pisser.
The Steelers should be kicking the tires for sure.
No, they shouldn’t.
Yes, they should. The team has zero depth at WR. Are there other guys they should call too? Obviously. But behind Pickens there is zero depth.
The money was good… The player hmm he was OK I guess…
I really want to see his career die on the jets.
Jets already have a diva WR and they’re trying to unload him.
with a revamped OLine and a healthy Roger’s, Jets O has to be better – unless u add washed up WRs like Odell & Cobb
Lazard is the Jets’ diva WR.
At least he let Raven Fan down gently with his words. He has been crap forever. Someone will sign the name unfortunately the player comes with it
16 yards per catch is a very good number. This is deep threat territory. Durability is a concern, at his age to make it through a season, Beckham should be a role player. This should mean money in the $2 to $6 million category, not the $10+ million category.
Unlike Agholor…
I suspect Beckham is secretly designing those hideous alternate jerseys teams have been wearing. He loves the sound of his own voice and taking curtain calls almost as much as Antonio Brown did. It’s time for him to leave the stage while he still has a bit of dignity left.