Report: Odell Beckham “in talks” with several teams following workout

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Free agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had an open workout for scouts Friday in Arizona, with 12 teams attending.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media said several teams now are “in talks” with Beckham. However, it is unclear what “in talks” means since Pelissero adds that “there have been no negotiations yet.”

PFT reported last week that Beckham still is seeking $20 million per year, which he might be hard pressed to get considering he hasn’t played in more than a year.

The free agent receiver missed all of last season after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, 2022. He underwent surgery Feb. 22, 2022.

He became a free agent in March 2022 and remains eligible to sign with any team at any time but has yet to come to terms on a new deal. Beckham visited the Cowboys, Giants and Bills in December but declined to work out, and no one signed him.

The Panthers, Giants, Patriots, Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Bills, Chiefs, Vikings, Browns, Jets and Ravens were represented at Friday’s workout.

The three-time Pro Bowler has 531 career receptions and 56 touchdowns but has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2019 and last made the Pro Bowl in 2016.

46 responses to “Report: Odell Beckham “in talks” with several teams following workout

  1. The only way he would end up in New England would be if he accepted half of what he’s reportedly seeking with an incentive laced contract that could potentially earn him more. Outside of that there’s no way Belichick would offer ANY wide receiver $20 Million a year

  2. Yikes 20 mill and hasn’t touched a thou in 3 years but somebody’s is gonna give it to him no doubt

  3. Odell: “I want $20 million.

    Team: “That’s absolutely not going to be happening. Good talk, though.”

  4. In the follow up report: Odell said he feels “disrespected” after hearing all of the hysterical laughing, when he told the teams he wants $20M a year!

  5. Even if BB gave him $20 million he still needs a QB to get him the ball and Mac Jones is terrible…..NKeal Harry kinda terrible.

  6. Only 2 teams on that list could afford that: Panthers and Patriots because they will have QBs on rookie deals.

  7. 20 million
    Here’s your contract 1 million per TD
    100k extra for every 100 yds
    1 million signing bonus

  8. Arizona should offer him 1YR/$12M with incentives and structure the deal with a void year so they can spread the cap hit out over 2YRs. Offer $10M signing bonus, $2M cap hit keeping his hit low for this year spread the bonus over 2YRs and offer performance escalators. $3M for a 95rec/1KYD season, another for 7 or more TDS.
    Beckham would be the perfect replacement for DHOP as a bridge WR allowing them to trade DHOP n draft someone like Cedric Tillman yet while he develops they will still have a true productive X WR outside across from Hollywood Brown next year with Rondale Moore n Greg Dortch rounding out the WR corps n Zac Ertz n Trey McBride at TE ensuring Kyler Murray is surrounded by plenty of high end weaponary at WR next season.

  9. If “In talks” means teams are “laughing hysterically at ODB’s desire of 20 million” then sure…..he’s “in talks”.

  10. OBJ: I want 20 million.

    Team: If you have an amazing year we will happily pay you that. That’s why we are offering you a one year prove it deal, with a low base and a lot of incentives.

  11. Not sure who his agent is …but well played. Let the bidding begin! Lamar, time to get OBJ’s agent.

  12. The Giants just re-resigned one of Odell’s best friends in the NFL (Sterling Shepard). Likely means nothing, Im just throwing it out there.

  13. OBJ Super Bowl LVI Champion
    Without the injury and the Ramsey no-call facemask:
    The Rams win 30-13
    Q.E.D.

  14. chickenbiscuit says:
    March 12, 2023 at 5:28 pm
    Only 2 teams on that list could afford that: Panthers and Patriots because they will have QBs on rookie deals.
    —————————————
    Please tell me who the 49ers have under contract not on a rookie deal. Oh, 3 teams. Now tell us how the other teams all have no cap space no matter what they do to sign a free agent.

  15. He was washed before the knee went south.

    Dude is worth just about nothing at this point

  16. hawkkiller says:
    March 12, 2023 at 5:51 pm
    Arizona should offer him 1YR/$12M with incentives and structure the deal with a void year so they can spread the cap hit out over 2YRs. Offer $10M signing bonus, $2M cap hit keeping his hit low for this year spread the bonus over 2YRs and offer performance escalators. $3M for a 95rec/1KYD season, another for 7 or more TDS.
    Beckham would be the perfect replacement for DHOP as a bridge WR allowing them to trade DHOP n draft someone like Cedric Tillman yet while he develops they will still have a true productive X WR outside across from Hollywood Brown next year with Rondale Moore n Greg Dortch rounding out the WR corps n Zac Ertz n Trey McBride at TE ensuring Kyler Murray is surrounded by plenty of high end weaponary at WR next season.

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    Mmmmm, kk. Word salad is FUN!

  17. One year prove-it deal for $10 million. And that’s better than he deserves, but not bad for making a career off of one catch.

  18. He may want $20,000,000 a year, but his agent, if he wants to get paid, best lower his expectations. He’s 30 years old, coming off a major leg injury that wiped out an entire season, playing a position predicated on having at least some significant speed. Throw in the fact he’s getting a reputation for being a diva and a locker room headache, he should count himself fortunate if he gets offered a quarter of that. Signing him would be a risk for any team; most would rather take those risk with rookies.

  19. bozobiden says:
    March 12, 2023 at 5:17 pm
    The only way he would end up in New England would be if he accepted half of what he’s reportedly seeking with an incentive laced contract that could potentially earn him more. Outside of that there’s no way Belichick would offer ANY wide receiver $20 Million a year.

    Are you sure about that? That’s where the market is for the top, elite receivers. I think any team would quickly pay $20M/yr for Justin Jefferson or Ja’Maar Chase, and rightfully so. Miami quickly paid up for Tyreek Hill, Philly quickly paid up for AJ Brown, Rams quickly paid up for Cooper Kupp, Cowboys will quickly pay up for CeeDee Lamb, etc.

  20. Just make his contract performance based. He’ll earn Zero after the team is out of playoff contention. My favorite Nick Chubb Quote of all time: After Chubb scores a TD, OBJ jealously comes up to him and says “Awwwww, I want a touchdown”, Chubb quickly responded “I want to win” That sums up OBJ’s mindset and priorities for his entire career.

  21. At this point, OBJ is worth maybe 1yr-$5m. He’s 30 and torn his ACL twice inside of two years (Oct 2020 & Feb 2022.) He’s a huge injury risk, so he can’t be more than a WR4. He should be caring more about legacy than money at this point in his career and if OBJ is smart, he’ll take less to play with Mahomes or go back to Stafford in LA. The Jets are a good spot if they get Rodgers. Taking a bunch of money to play for a bad team at the end of his career does nothing to help OBJ’s possible HOF chances. Winning another ring and/or being productive on a good offense does.

  22. Bruh, whatever us on that drink you be sippin on social media, just put it down. Nobody given you 20M son

  23. Unprofessional Development says:
    March 12, 2023 at 5:38 pm
    20 million
    Here’s your contract 1 million per TD
    100k extra for every 100 yds
    1 million signing bonus
    =================================
    My gosh…I can already hear the whining every time someone else gets the ball instead of OBJ…and then his dad will air grievances on the internet.

  24. If I were a GM and interested in him as a W2R, I would sign him to a ONE year contract for about 2M, with a negotiable signing bonus. The rest would be a HEAVILY incentive laden contract based on health, and performance.
    Anything else at this point would be extremely risky/foolish.

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