He's finally healthy, so here are seven places Odell Beckham Jr. could wind up

He's finally healthy, so here are seven places Odell Beckham Jr. could wind up

OBJ is a free agent, and if his knee holds up, he can help swing another Super Bowl

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Who will win the OBJ sweepstakes?
Who will win the OBJ sweepstakes?
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For those teams, and there are many, who need some help at wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr.’s services are available.

He tore his left ACL for the second time in less than 18 months during the Super Bowl. Since then, Beckham has claimed on social media that he actually tore it weeks earlier, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has reported that there were problems with Beckham’s 2020 surgery and that this second one will “extend” his career.

Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported on Sunday that Beckham will be fully cleared to play by the end of this week and that he expects there to be a big bidding war for his services. For teams who want to be in the mix, it will require a strong multi-year off for a player who just turned 30 years old, and had the same ACL operated on in less than two years. He was not happy with what the Los Angeles Rams offered him during the offseason which is why he is still a free agent.

While no one knows exactly how he will look upon a return to the field, the last time he was on it he looked like the best player in Super Bowl LVI. Here are some teams that should be willing to take a chance on Beckham showing that he can again be that player.

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Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams

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Their doctors performed the surgery. They know better than any team what type of shape his knee is in. They also need him, very badly. The Rams’ offense has been a mess all season with subpar play from their offensive line, no rushing attack, and Allen Robinson turning out to be a bust of a free agent signing.

Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was there for the taking, but there was not enough talent on the Rams’ offense for them to go and get it. Beckham already knows this offense and could be ready to play instantly. Even if he can’t save this season, him being under contract will give the Rams a better chance to quickly become a contender again

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Chicago Bears

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A team that has never been mentioned among the ones that Beckham is willing to sign with, but he needs to tell representation needs to make a call to Halas Hall. On Sunday, Justin Fields went blow for blow with a Miami Dolphins offense that has Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver, while he has Darnell Mooney, a Chase Claypool who just got to Chicago and is still learning the offense, N’Keal Harry, and Equanimeous St. Brown. The Bears were a missed pass interference penalty and a St. Brown drop away from possibly pulling out a stunning victory.

Fields has superstar potential, and his career is just getting started. If Beckham wants to be appreciated and go to a team with a plethora of cap space, the Bears are the choice. If he helps Fields grow into one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, Bears fans will start to wear their hair like him.

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Green Bay Packers

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It’s a little late in the season for this move, but the Packers have been one of the teams that Beckham was reported to be interested in signing with. They were also on the list of teams that ESPN’s Marcus Spears suggested to Beckham on Twitter that he would be willing to play for, and he did agree.

The 2022 season is going to go down as one of the most unpleasant seasons for the Packers in 30 years. Rodgers is upset, the defense is underperforming, and now both of their rookie wide receivers are likely to be out for several weeks with injuries. Rodgers is still under contract for two more years, and if Beckham feels that he can again be a star, why not sign up to play with the quarterback who won the last two MVPs? The two of them could right the ship next season.

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Baltimore Ravens

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Even a little bit of pass-catching help would go a long way in Baltimore, especially with Mark Andrews now dealing with an injury and Rashod Bateman out for the season. Lamar Jackson might be the most talented player to ever line up at quarterback, but he needs some playmakers to help him out in order to have more postseason success

If Beckham can produce like he did for the Rams in the playoffs, he’s just what the doctor ordered for Jackson. A playmaker who defenses have to respect and can take some pressure off Jackson to have to create on every single play. The attention that Beckham would draw could also free up some of the Ravens’ young wide receivers to make more plays.

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Buffalo Bills

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They looked a little vulnerable against the Jets on Sunday. An offense that has become one of the most fun to watch in the NFL, didn’t get much screen time on RedZone in the second half. Josh Allen ran all over the Jets early, but Sauce Gardner and the rest of the Gang Green secondary limited Allen to no touchdowns and two interceptions, while averaging only six yards per attempt.

The Bills are attempting to accomplish something the franchise never has before, win a Super Bowl. In order to make that happen they need to do as much as possible to navigate a tough AFC, and then hopefully not have to bring back bad memories by needing to make a field goal to win.

Von Miller says he is close with Beckham, so he needs to be on the phone, in the DMs, whatever it takes to get him to Buffalo and make the team even more of a juggernaut.

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Kansas City Chiefs

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They pulled out the overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football, but needed overtime to take down a rookie quarterback in his second start who only completed five passes.

Much credit to the Titans’ defense for making Patrick Mahomes work in the pocket, and for great coverage in the secondary. However, this midseason playoff test showed that as great as the Chiefs are, another AFC Championship Game appearance is far from a guarantee.

An explosive wide receiver who can consistently create separation and draw significant attention from opposing defenses could turn this Chiefs offense back into what it was in 2018. There’s only one wide receiver available who has shown that type of talent, Beckham.

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Dallas Cowboys

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Ah yes, the Cowboys. A team that just might be one wide receiver away from bringing home their sixth Super Bowl championship.

Beckham has been linked to the Cowboys since the offseason, and Rapoport reported on Monday that they are expected to make an offer. A team that has never shied away from bringing in players with colorful personalities, seems like the ideal fit for Beckham.

Most importantly, the Cowboys have a very good football team. Their defense is ferocious, and they can run the ball. What they lack most is explosion at wide receiver, a player who can take the top off of a defense. He was able to do that last season for the Rams. If Beckham can clear some space for CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup to be able to make big catch-and-run plays, and still be able to leap up and make game-changing receptions, there is no better place than the Metroplex for Beckham to end his career.

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