Most NFL fans have been wondering why Pro Bowl wideout Odell Beckham Jr. remains unsigned this late in free agency. Well, it turns out it is his asking price that is making teams hesitant to bring him into the building.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini recently reported that Beckham told interested teams that he wants a deal that would pay him $15 million per year. This appears to be a lower ask than his previous price, which was $20 million annually. The 30-year-old player is reportedly looking for a multi-year deal but would accept a one-year agreement if a team is willing to give him the money he wants.
Despite still being viewed as a difference maker, there is a belief around the league that Beckham is unlikely to get the kind of money he wants. This is mainly due to his injury history, which now includes two torn ACL injuries in the past three years. He suffered his most recent ACL tear in Super Bowl LVI and hasn’t played at all in 2022.
The previous reports indicated that the New York Jets are the favorites to land Beckham if he agrees to lower his demands. The Jets are loading on offensive weapons amid their expected trade for four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers and believe Beckham would fit excellent in their offensive system.
The NY Giants, with whom Beckham spent the first five years of his pro career, are also believed to be in the mix.
