Odell Beckham Jr.

Jerry Jones Addresses Cowboys-OBJ Fit

November 8th, 2022 at 5:32pm CST by Sam Robinson

With the Rams’ lead in the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes looking to have slipped, this appears to be a more wide-open market. The star wideout’s second straight midseason free agency bid is now believed to include the Bills, Cowboys, Packers and Giants. Other teams have been connected to the eight-year veteran, but Beckham named those four in a recent interview.

The Cowboys pursued Brandin Cooks, Jerry Jeudy and other wide receivers before the trade deadline, discussing the former with the Texans up until the end of 2022 trading. No deal emerged, keeping the door open for Beckham, who has said he is a “huge fan” of Mike McCarthy‘s. Jerry Jones did nothing to suppress any OBJ-to-Dallas rumors Tuesday.

“Odell is someone that we have all the appreciation in the world for what he is as a competitor,” Jones said during his latest 105.3 The Fan segment (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota, on Twitter). “I know the Cowboys star on that helmet when he puts it on could look pretty good.”

Despite coming off a stretch of two ACL tears in 15 months, Beckham is believed to be seeking a multiyear deal rather than another one-year pact that would provide a springboard into free agency. Had Beckham, 30, not suffered his latest tear in Super Bowl LVI, he would have commanded a lucrative deal on this year’s market. The injury has created another post-deadline frenzy. This one figures to involve more cash compared to OBJ’s one-year, $1.25MM Rams deal, which featured a collected $3MM incentive package.

“We should be aware that he’s coming off this injury, but showed he can do it and do it well last year,” Jones said. “So that would go in the mix real good. His past dealing with adversity of injury rehab, I think that tells you a lot.

“I think a veteran player, such as Odell, my experience has been when we’ve brought a veteran player in, they hit the ground running in terms of being able to compete. That usually is not a big favor when we think about whether or not a player can fit. … I think that you’re looking at a player that his experience far outweighs any of that ambiguity involved in how he’s going to fit in your system.”

Dallas re-signed Michael Gallup on a five-year, $57.5MM deal this offseason but has not seen its No. 2 wideout fully recapture his pre-ACL-tear form. Adding a player in the final stages of a similar process would be interesting for the Cowboys, but they do not have other good outside options here. Cooks and the Texans are believed to be recommitting for at least this season’s remainder; Houston sought second- and fourth-round picks for Beckham’s draft classmate. The Cowboys joined the Rams and the rest of the interested parties in balking at that price, with Cooks’ $18MM 2023 guarantee too rich for the NFC East squad’s blood. The Broncos were seeking at least a second-round pick for Jeudy; it does not appear the Cowboys offered that.

Big offers clearly have not come in for Beckham, who expressed disappointment with the Rams’ proposal. While Sean McVay said the defending champions had not made their best offer, their surprising offensive struggles leading to a 3-5 record may make them a lesser threat compared to the 2021 sweepstakes. Green Bay, which joined Dallas in pursuing multiple wideouts (Chase Claypool, D.J. Moore) at the deadline, being 3-6 also could interfere with a Beckham agreement. Aaron Rodgers‘ year-to-year status affected Davante Adams‘ plans; it would not surprise if Beckham considered that as well.

The Cowboys saw Amari Cooper help their 2018 edition go from 3-5 to the divisional round. Beckham showed last season he can make a quick impact; he is coming off a 288-yard, two-touchdown postseason. As OBJ moves closer to being full-go, the Cowboys will likely be in the mix until the end of these sweepstakes. It will be interesting to see what kind of deals are being proposed, as this is one of the more complicated free agency derbies in recent memory.

Odell Beckham Jr. Narrowing List Of Potential Destinations?

November 7th, 2022 at 5:01pm CST by Adam La Rose

With his return now seen as imminent, attention is increasingly being paid to Odell Beckham Jr. The free agent wideout represents a potentially sizeable addition for contending teams, especially those which were unable to acquire pass-catchers before the trade deadline.

A number of potential suitors have been reported in recent days and weeks. The list of landing spots was topped throughout the offseason by the Rams, but other NFC teams including the Packers and Vikings have shown interest as well. A reunion with the Giants – the team with which the 30-year-old spent the first five years of his career – could be in play as well. In the AFC, the Bills and Chiefs have been the source of varying reports of pursuit.

When speaking on the Complex Sports podcast recently, Beckham specifically named four teams while discussing his next destination: the Bills, Packers, Giants and Cowboys (video link). “Whether it’s Buffalo, Green Bay calling, the Cowboys, [a] reunion with the Giants, I want to [spend] these next three or four years in a place I can call home,” he said – a reference to his desire for a multi-year contract, as opposed to his short-term stint with the Rams last year.

The Cowboys emerged as a suitor just yesterday, as the team eyes the only major addition it could make at the WR position after no trades could be finalized ahead of the deadline. When speaking to the media today, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Dallas is indeed doing its due diligence on the three-time Pro Bowler.

“I have always been a huge fan of his,” he said, via Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “All the guys from the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, all the guys have nothing but great things to say about him. I have always been so impressed with his football playing ability. I have heard so many excellent things about him over the years.”

McCarthy was quick to add, however, that nothing is imminent with respect to a signing – something which could come in the next few days, as Beckham is expected to be medically cleared by the end of the week. A potential bidding war could ensue for his services, considering his production late last year, which would allow him to narrow in even further on his desired landing spot.

Cowboys Interested In Odell Beckham Jr., Made Offer For Broncos’ Jerry Jeudy

November 6th, 2022 at 11:31am CST by Rory Parks

11:31am: Jay Glazer of FOX Sports says Beckham’s return to full strength will happen closer to the mid-November timeframe that had been floated for some time. Per Glazer, Beckham is expected to be fully cleared within the next week (Twitter link).

08:16am: The Cowboys made an effort to improve their WR corps in advance of Tuesday’s trade deadline, including an attempt to acquire Texans wideout Brandin Cooks. Cooks was not the only receiver Dallas was interested in, and though the deadline has passed, there is still one high-profile pass catcher on the team’s radar, as Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL.com report.

That player, of course, is Odell Beckham Jr., who is a popular name on the NFL rumor mill for the second consecutive November. Last year, it was a midseason divorce with the Browns that led to an OBJ free agent frenzy, which ultimately concluded with the three-time Pro Bowler signing with the Rams. Beckham then tore his ACL in Super Bowl LVI and has been without an employer since his contract with Los Angeles expired.

That is largely because Beckham has not been healthy enough to take the field. Reports have consistently maintained he would be ready to return to game action this month, so we fully expected contending clubs — especially those that did not land a receiver at the deadline — to ramp up their pursuit of Beckham right about now. The Rams have acknowledged since the offseason that they would be interested in a reunion, and that is presumably still the case since LA also missed out on Cooks and has gotten little production from offseason acquisition Allen Robinson. The Bills, Chiefs, Packers, and Vikings are also in the mix, and the Giants could be a factor as well.

Rapoport and Garafolo do note that, contrary to earlier reporting on the matter, Beckham is not expected to be at full strength and under contract until early December. That delay does not appear to be much of a concern, as one of the reasons the Cowboys did not overpay in a trade for a receiver is because the team believed it would have a chance to sign Beckham. Dallas has not yet talked contract with OBJ’s camp but has monitored his recovery closely.

In addition to Cooks, the Cowboys also made an offer for Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, per the NFL.com duo. Denver fielded a number of calls on its former first-rounder, and GM George Paton was said to be holding out for a Round 2 selection. Teams clearly did not meet that asking price, as Jeudy stayed put. Nonetheless, it is clear that the Cowboys, who have posted a 6-2 record despite playing five of their eight games without Dak Prescott, are serious about adding another weapon to Prescott’s arsenal.

According to Rapoport and Garafolo, Beckham wants a multi-year deal. It would be somewhat surprising to see him land such an accord given his recent injury history, though the sheer number of suitors could help him in achieving that goal. On the other hand, if he joins a team for only the remainder of the 2022 campaign and performs as well as he did with the Rams prior to the ACL tear, he will be in line for a much larger payday in the offseason.

Latest On Giants’ Potential Interest In OBJ

November 5th, 2022 at 10:33am CST by Ben Levine

Odell Beckham Jr. visited East Rutherford last month to say hi to some of his former teammates and Giants staff members. Since he didn’t meet with GM Joe Schoen nor head coach Brian Daboll, the pop-in didn’t qualify as an official visit. However, that doesn’t mean the Giants wouldn’t have interest in reuniting with their former star receiver. Schoen told reporters that the organization is keeping their options open when it comes to midseason additions.

“I had no idea he was in the building until he was out of the building,” Schoen said of OBJ’s October visit (via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan). “Obviously he’s been a good player. He’s a guy we would consider and talk to, when he’s healthy. I think he did the ACL in February, so not sure really where he is physically.

“But yeah, any player that would upgrade the roster we’re going to consider and have conversations with their representatives.”

The veteran receiver is almost nine months removed from the torn ACL he suffered during the Super Bowl. Since then, he’s been connected to a number of contenders, and it was assumed OBJ would join a new squad once he was fully recovered from his injury. With a 6-2 record, the Giants have suddenly emerged as a potential suitor for the receiver, a move that would reunite him with the organization that he spent his first five professional seasons with.

It remains to be seen what OBJ can bring to the table, especially following the ACL injury. Beckham, who turns 30 today, hasn’t topped 1,000 receiving yards since the 2019 campaign. In 14 games (13 starts) with the Browns and Rams last year, the receiver hauled in 44 receptions for 537 yards and five touchdowns.

Even if he isn’t providing his top-tier production, Beckham could still be a useful piece for the Giants. Kenny Golladay has missed the past four games, but even then, the veteran was struggling to carve out a significant role on offense prior to his absence. The Giants also dealt Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs earlier this week, leaving Darius Slayton and rookie Wan’Dale Robinson atop the depth chart.

Vikings Have Discussed Odell Beckham Jr.; Latest On Packers’ Interest

October 21st, 2022 at 11:02am CST by Sam Robinson

Odell Beckham Jr. might not be ready to return from his ACL tear until around Thanksgiving, but teams continue to monitor the rehabbing standout. As the Chiefs join the Rams as a potentially serious contender for the eight-year veteran wide receiver, the NFC North’s non-rebuilding sect has him on the radar.

The Vikings have held internal discussions about the prospect of signing Beckham, according to Outkick.com’s Armando Salguero. While the Packers have been linked to Beckham both this year and last, Salguero adds Aaron Rodgers would like to have OBJ in Green Bay.

Minnesota has surged to 5-1 and has a top-five wideout already rostered, in Justin Jefferson. The team employs Adam Thielen as well, but the Minnesota native is in his age-32 season. Beckham, 30 in November, would be a splashy addition for a team that is in the rare position of being two games up on the Packers — with a Week 1 win over Green Bay in its pocket — despite Rodgers being healthy.

The Vikings also have a potential selling point in Kevin O’Connell, who was the Rams’ offensive coordinator during Beckham’s successful late-season run. O’Connell’s first Vikes squad ranks just 19th in total offense through six games, despite its key principals having stayed healthy.

Green Bay is believed to be looking into wide receiver help, after having resisted calls to augment its post-Davante Adams situation at the position this offseason. The Packers have seen sporadic production from rookies Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson, but the latter — whom Green Bay traded up with Minnesota for during this year’s second round — has dealt with multiple injuries. The Packers have also seen the veteran wing of their receiving corps — Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins — go down this season. Cobb is expected to miss extensive time due to an ankle injury, leaving Rodgers with scant experience beyond Allen Lazard.

Beckham was believed to have been down to the Rams and Packers during his unusual free agency sweepstakes last November. Armed with Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Packers still surged to the NFC’s No. 1 seed. But their offense went quiet in a divisional-round loss. The team traded Adams to the Raiders and let MVS sign with the Chiefs, despite showing interest in retaining him. Beckham would fill a bigger need in Green Bay this year, but other teams beyond the NFC North will be involved as well.

Buffalo has also held internal OBJ discussions, Salguero adds. The Bills have been mentioned as a suitor, particularly by Von Miller, but the AFC frontrunners — who just passed on adding Christian McCaffrey — but they are not believed to be at the head of the pack here.

Chiefs Emerging As Contender To Land Odell Beckham Jr.?

October 19th, 2022 at 4:56pm CST by Adam La Rose

As his return to full health draws nearer, Odell Beckham Jr.‘s name continues to draw attention. The list of potential suitors for the free agent wideout is likely to start taking shape, and one of the teams recently named as an interested party could be moving to the front of the line.

Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports that the Chiefs are “regarded as [a] strong contender” to sign Beckham (Twitter link). He adds that the three-time Pro Bowler remains on schedule with respect to his ACL rehab, which should allow him to see the field in mid-November.

Kansas City was not initially on the radar for a Beckham signing, but the AFC West leaders were named as a landing spot earlier this month. The team’s offseason was marked by the numerous changes made at the WR position after trading away Tyreek Hill. The additions of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in free agency, along with Skyy Moore in the draft, gave Patrick Mahomes plenty of new pieces to work with in 2022.

So far, things have gone as well as could be expected for their offense; the Chiefs rank fourth in the NFL with an average of 289 passing yards per game (although tight end Travis Kelce is the leading receiver). The fact that he recently restructured his contract for the second time in 2022 opened up some financial breathing space for Kansas City, and they now sit mid-pack in terms of cap space.

Since his Super Bowl exit, it has been widely expected that Beckham, 29, would reunite with the Rams; alternatively, speculation has linked him to a Buffalo signing, which would once again pair him with Von Miller. However, the Rams’ offer and the Bills’ level of interest have led to a broadening of potential destinations outside those two teams. The effect (if any) that a serious offer from the Chiefs would have on Beckham and the league’s other suitors would be interesting to watch as the countdown to his ultimate decision continues.

OBJ Targeted Michael Gallup-Type Offer From Rams

October 13th, 2022 at 12:43pm CST by Sam Robinson

Odell Beckham Jr.‘s ACL tear sidetracked his free agent market and may well have led the Rams to add Allen Robinson in March. But Beckham remains in the team’s plans. Sean McVay confirmed as much Wednesday.

Beckham, however, voiced frustration with the Rams’ offer(s) to this point. Some clarity came on what type of proposal the eight-year veteran wide receiver sought emerged Thursday, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport noting the UFA pass catcher wanted a Michael Gallup-type deal from the Rams (video link).

Despite tearing an ACL in late December last year, Gallup re-signed with the Cowboys on a five-year, $57.5MM deal featuring $23MM fully guaranteed. Gallup represented Dallas’ Amari Cooper alternate route at receiver; the younger wideout’s deal commenced shortly after the Cowboys traded Cooper to the Browns.

Gallup’s age (26) and lack of a prior history of major injuries separates his case from Beckham’s, even if the latter has proven to be a higher-ceiling player when healthy and in the right situation. Beckham, 30 in November, has sustained two ACL tears since November 2020. That said, Beckham did prove to be a solid investment for the Rams last year. He topped 100 yards in the NFC championship game and was on track to offering similar production before his second-quarter ACL tear in Super Bowl LVI. Beckham hoped the Rams’ faith in him and their familiarity with his injury, as their team doctor performed his surgery, would lead to a Gallup-esque multiyear commitment, Rapoport notes.

The former Giants Pro Bowler seeking a multiyear deal is interesting, considering the injury issue that is currently suppressing his market. Rather than bet on himself producing a late-season run this year and gearing up for potentially a final notable payday in 2023, Beckham looks to prefer a deal that runs beyond 2022 — potentially well beyond this year. Such an agreement would provide security, depending on the structure, for the injury-prone performer. It would also likely produce a lower AAV compared to if he hit the 2023 market healthy. OBJ’s injury past also stands to make teams leery of offering too much at this point.

With this being a rather unusual free agency situation, Beckham should be expected to be a frequent presence in NFL news cycles in the coming weeks. He is still targeting a mid-November return, though a recent report indicated he may not be ready for game action until December.

Rams Notes: OBJ, Injuries, Offensive Line

October 12th, 2022 at 9:21pm CST by Ben Levine

Odell Beckham Jr. took to Twitter earlier today to express disappointment in the Rams’ latest offer, noting that the front office offered him “the lowest of low offers.” Despite OBJ’s public complaint about negotiations, Rams head coach Sean McVay actually expressed optimism about re-signing the veteran receiver.

“I love Odell. We have constant dialogue,” McVay said today (via The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue). “I think he also knows that certainly I don’t think that’s the last (offer) that will come from us. I’m not familiar with exactly what it is, he knows how we feel about him. We’ve got a little bit of time. Love Odell, nothing but good things coming from me.”

While OBJ has been considering overtures from various teams, the receiver did admit that the Rams “know where [he] wanted to be.” If the organization is willing to extend a bit financially, it sounds like they should have the inside track on signing the wideout.

Beckham Jr. joined the Rams midway through last season and had 305 receiving yards and five touchdowns in eight games. He added another 21 catches in four playoff games, with his postseason ending prematurely thanks to a torn ACL suffered during the Super Bowl. The Rams have continually been connected to the receiver throughout the offseason, even after extending Cooper Kupp and spending on Allen Robinson.

More notes out of Los Angeles:

Rams wideout Cooper Kupp (foot), defensive tackle Aaron Donald (foot), and tight end Tyler Higbee (ankle) were all held out of practice today. McVay said the three players are dealing with injuries sustained during their Week 5 loss to the Cowboys, but he doesn’t expect the ailments to impact the players’ availability for Sunday’s game against the Panthers (per NFL.com).
The Rams have yet to find their footing on offense, with the running game struggling in particular. McVay was asked about the team’s struggles so far, and instead of pointing the finger at Cam Akers or Darrell Henderson, he instead attributes the issues to a lack of continuity on the offensive line. “It depends on the types of concepts and things that we’re trying to activate, but we’ve been at our best when there’s an identity but enough versatility to be able to alleviate the stress off of some of your core concepts, and it takes all 11 (players),” McVay said (h/t to John Dillon of The Rams Wire). “It has been a challenge because we’ve never had the same guys up front. We’ve had backs that haven’t really practiced, we’re trying to get a bunch of different things going, all of which is an excuse that just is what I think is for weak-minded people. I’m not going to make them, but we just got to continue to keep swinging and keep plugging along and figure it out because nobody cares and we’ve got to fix it.” The Rams lost another lineman yesterday when they placed guard David Edwards on injured reserve.
Speaking of running backs, the Rams moved on from RB Jake Funk earlier this week, and the RB has since found a new home on the Saints practice squad. Funk saw time in 10 games with Los Angeles in 2021, mostly appearing on special teams.

Odell Beckham Jr. Addresses Rams’ Offer; Bills Not Serious Suitor?

October 12th, 2022 at 1:04pm CST by Sam Robinson

Now connected to several teams besides the Rams, Odell Beckham Jr. may be opening the door to joining a fourth NFL team. The free agent wide receiver expressed disappointment with the defending Super Bowl champions’ offer.

Responding to a Twitter post, the eight-year veteran said the Rams sent “the lowest of low offers” this year in free agency. In a separate tweet, Beckham said the Rams “know where [he] wanted to be” but noted it might be difficult for him to come back given what the team offered.

The Rams emerged early as the runaway leaders to sign Beckham, but after the team gave Allen Robinson a three-year, $46.5MM deal, those prospects appeared to dim. But all the notable Rams decision-makers said the team still wanted Beckham back. Even after the Rams gave Cooper Kupp a $26.7MM-per-year extension, Kevin Demoff expressed confidence a reunion would commence. As of now, however, Beckham is unsatisfied with what the Rams are willing to pay to complete that reunion.

Although Von Miller continues to drive (circle?) the Beckham-to-Buffalo wagon, the Bills may not be as interested. Categorizing the Beckham-Bills prospect as “smoke,” The Athletic’s Tim Graham notes the team may not be a serious player here. While Graham notes the Bills will inquire, it does not seem like the AFC East favorites are the Beckham frontrunners. The Bills lost Jamison Crowder (fractured ankle) but have since seen Isaiah McKenzie clear concussion protocol. The Bills have also seen early returns on their fifth-round Khalil Shakir investment. Josh Allen’s chemistry with his current crop plays into the unlikelihood a Beckham deal will take place, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com adds.

Miller also connected Beckham to the Buccaneers and Saints, and a subsequent report mentioned the Chiefs and Packers as interested parties. A few of these teams were in on Beckham last year, but the Rams came in late in the process and convinced him to join what turned out to be a Super Bowl-caliber roster. Weeks away from his 30th birthday, the three-time Pro Bowler looms as the top free agent available and a player who could move the needle during this season’s Super Bowl pursuit.

Eager to separate from a Browns situation that proved ill-fitting, Beckham maneuvered his way out of Cleveland and the Giants-constructed five-year, $90MM contract. The Rams won the high-profile midseason pursuit with just a one-year, $1.25MM sum (featuring a collected $3MM incentive package) for a half-season of work. Beckham, who topped 100 yards in the NFC championship game and scored a touchdown in Super Bowl LVI, saw his latest ACL tear hijack his 2022 market. The standout receiver would have been one of this year’s top free agents; instead, he has been rehabbing on his own while waiting for a worthwhile offer.

Beckham is believed to be on track to return at some point in November, which would explain the increased buzz regarding potential landing spots. Eight months after his injury — the marquee performer’s second ACL tear in a 15-month span — Beckham has been cleared for noncontact work. That said, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue adds December may be a more realistic timetable for a return to game action.

As for the Rams, Robinson’s struggles (12 receptions, 107 yards) may prompt them to increase their offer. Other teams’ interest will naturally affect how Los Angeles plays this as well. Sean McVay has consistently said he would like OBJ back, and his offense has a bigger need at receiver than it did when the team courted him last year. Beckham interest remains, per Rodrigue, who adds a multiyear deal featuring incentives and team flexibility would likely be the play. Would Beckham be willing to tie himself to such a contract now rather than attempting to display health and parlay that form into a 2023 free agency deal?

Latest On Odell Beckham Jr.’s Free Agency

October 9th, 2022 at 7:30am CST by Sam Robinson

OCTOBER 9: Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Beckham continues to target a mid-November return. At that point, the trade deadline will have passed, so any club with playoff aspirations that did not satisfy its WR needs via trade will be in the mix. Rapoport suggests that Beckham will be eyeing a multi-year contract, which is the only factor that will limit what is expected to be a significant number of suitors.

In addition to the Bucs, Bills, Rams, and Saints, the Packers and Chiefs may be interested, and in the Charles Robinson piece linked below, the Ravens were also named as a realistic landing spot. Helping Beckham’s cause is the fact that his knee is reportedly much healthier than it was when he signed with the Rams last November, and he has already been cleared for non-contact work.

OCTOBER 6: Shifting briefly into reporter mode, Von Miller revealed at least part of Odell Beckham Jr.‘s free agency itinerary. The future Hall of Fame edge rusher said (via ESPN.com’s Alaina Getzenberg, on Twitter) his former teammate will visit the Buccaneers, Saints and Giants.

Beckham’s Giants visit already commenced, but Jeff Howe of The Athletic described this week’s meeting as a checkup on former teammate Sterling Shepard rather than an official visit with the team (Twitter link). No free agency traction exists between Beckham and the Giants, Howe adds, and Beckham’s New York trip was not reported as an official visit. This is not exactly surprising, considering the Giants’ 2019 trade decision and its status as a rebuilding squad.

Like offseason Saints addition Tyrann Mathieu, Beckham is a New Orleans native. A Saints commitment would also reunite Beckham with LSU and Browns teammate Jarvis Landry, who attempted to recruit his longtime teammate to New Orleans this summer. The Saints restocked their receiving corps this offseason, adding Landry and trading up for Chris Olave. But Michael Thomas is dealing with an injury again — this one a foot ailment — after missing much of the 2020 and ’21 seasons. The Saints also pursued Beckham during his midseason free agency bid last year.

Despite the presences of Pro Bowlers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, the Tom Brady-era Bucs have not hesitated to bolster this position group. Tampa Bay has added Antonio Brown, Julio Jones and Cole Beasley during the superstar quarterback’s tenure. Beasley abruptly reversed course this week, opting to retire. At full strength, the Bucs seemingly would not have a Beckham need. But they have not exactly operated passively at receiver with Brady; the team has also dealt with multiple wideout injuries this season.

Miller concluded his Beckham-related remarks by saying (via Getzenberg, on Twitter), “When it’s time to like get down to business, like we already know where he’s gonna be at. We know. Just in my eyes, I think I know where he’s gonna be at.” Unless Miller can convince his former teammate to trek to Buffalo, this would seem to point to Beckham rejoining the Rams, although Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports believes Miller was suggesting that his longtime friend would indeed be joining the Bills.

The Rams’ re-recruitment of OBJ has bordered on relentless, and with Allen Robinson struggling in his first games with the team and Van Jefferson on IR, Beckham could be a necessary piece for a reigning champion that looked to have its receiver situation sorted out. Though, Jefferson is expected to be back when first eligible. It is likely Beckham will not be ready until at least November, however, with Howe confirming that previously reported timeline remains in place.

Even before Robinson’s early-season woes and Jefferson’s injury, the Rams still courted Beckham. Mutual interest exists regarding a reunion, almost certainly evidenced by Beckham crashing Sean McVay‘s wedding and then being at SoFi Stadium in Week 1 celebrating the Super Bowl LVI banner being raised. Money has been an issue, of course, but the time will soon come for OBJ to make a decision. Teams beyond the NFC South will likely join the Rams in pursuing the talented pass catcher, but the past several months revealed the defending champs will almost certainly stay in the mix until Beckham makes his decision.

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