Report: Odell Beckham Jr. now leaning toward sitting out remainder of 2022
The Buffalo Bills did not end up signing Odell Beckham Jr.
In a twist, it now seems like the free-agent receiver won’t end up landing anywhere.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Beckham has shifted his thinking. Instead of signing with a team for the stretch run of 2022, Beckham is now reportedly “leaning toward” sitting out the rest of this year in hopes of striking big during free agency in the spring.
Fowler’s update can be found below:
Several NFL teams believe Odell Beckham Jr. is leaning toward sitting out the entire 2022 regular season and postseason and signing with his new team at the start of free agency in March, sources told ESPN. Executives whose teams have done their homework on Beckham expect him to wait because, as one put it, “he’ll be the prize”” of the free agent receiver class. Beckham isn’t expected to be ready to play football until the playoffs, and joining a new team and offense for a playoff run comes with injury risk. Leaguewide attrition at the position could change the outlook and prompt a team to sign Beckham to a strong offer this year. The Chiefs could be among teams in this category, though they could be getting Mecole Hardman back from IR this week and would be at full strength at receiver. The Cowboys and Bills, who recently hosted Beckham on visits, signed veteran receivers T.Y. Hilton and Cole Beasley, respectively, this week, but those moves wouldn’t preclude them from signing another receiver. It’s just that the tea leaves are telling teams that Beckham might not be a realistic option this year
As referenced, Beasley signing with the Bills (10-3) essentially ended Buffalo’s pursuit of Beckham in 2022. That doesn’t mean they wouldn’t look at him in the spring, that very well could happen.
But for those unaware, the Bills weren’t alone. The Dallas Cowboys inked free agent TY Hilton to a deal. Both of those took place after Beckham visited each respective team. Notably, Dallas owner Jerry Jones noted some questions surrounding Beckham’s health as well.
The third team Beckham visited as a free agent, the New York Giants, have not signed another wideout at this time. But their season might fall short of the postseason anyway which is when Beckham would be healthy.
All in all, this might be the end of the Beckham saga… for now.
