Odell Beckham Jr. will continue his career with the Los Angeles Rams, reports Adam Schefter ofESPN.
The Browns released Beckham on Monday, in the midst of his third season with the Cleveland squad. He was not claimed on waivers, although neither side wanted to recover the US $ 7.25 million from his last contract.
After considering his options, Beckham chose to join quarterback Matthew Stafford, who leads the NFL in passing yards, and head coach Sean McVay, who leads one of the best aerial attacks in the league. .
Beckham will play alongside Cooper Kupp, the NFL point guard for receiving yards, and starters Robert Woods and Van Jefferson.
Kupp currently leads the NFL in several statistical categories with 74 receptions, 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Beckham, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday, was still sorting through several offers on Wednesday night, with as many as eight teams interested, according to Jeremy Fowler’s report.ESPN.
Beckham is the second NFL star player to join the Rams in the past two weeks. The California team acquired the services of linebacker Von Miller of the Denver Broncos in return for two strong draft picks.
Miller spoke on the phone with Beckham moments after the receiver’s deal was announced.
The Rams were looking to get Beckham’s services back in 2018, when he was traded to the Browns. McVay has touted Beckham’s talents over the years.
The Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots were among the teams who approached him, according to the report. ESPN.
Beckham, a three-time Pro Bowl draft pick, has caught 17 passes for 232 yards and hasn’t scored any touchdowns in six games this season.
The Rams are second in the NFC West Division with a 7-2 record, one game behind the Arizona Cardinals who lead the NFL overall standings.
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