Odell Beckham Jr. free agency 2022: Landing spots, projected contract, prediction for Rams wide receiver

For a minute there, it looked like Odell Beckham Jr.’s 2021 season was going to end in disarray. The veteran receiver started the year with the Cleveland Browns and ultimately had a falling out with the organization, which included Beckham’s father publicly criticizing quarterback Baker Mayfield. That contributed to Beckham’s eventual release in early November and he quickly found a new home in Los Angeles with the Rams. There, Beckham enjoyed a resurgence as he instantly formed a connection with Matthew Stafford and proved to be a key cog as the Rams marched to a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Upon joining the Rams, Beckham totaled 27 catches for 305 yards and five touchdowns in eight regular-season games. He was even more efficient in Los Angeles’ four playoff games, catching 21 of his 26 targets for 288 yards and two touchdowns. In Super Bowl LVI, Beckham looked like he was on his way to an MVP-caliber performance catching two passes for 52 yards and a touchdown, but suffered a knee injury that forced him out of the game and was later revealed to be a torn ACL. 

As Beckham is in the midst of his free agency, that knee injury is expected to be a major factor given that he likely will miss a sizable amount of the 2022 season. That said, teams will still likely be interested in adding a dynamic talent to the roster for the late-season push, making him one of the more intriguing free agents to hit the market.