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Rich Jones

Odell Beckham Jr earns $1million bonus despite Super Bowl injury heartache

Odell Beckham Jr suffered injury heartache in the Super Bowl - but a late win for the Los Angeles Rams saw him net a $1million bonus.

Beckham Jr got the Rams off to a dream start with a 17-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter and made another big play soon after.

But he went down with a non-contact injury, clutching his left knee as he attempted to make a catch in the second quarter.

Beckham Jr limped off and the Rams offence struggled to cope in his absence as he was ruled out and returned to watch the rest of the game from the sidelines.

But despite struggling without Beckham Jr, they rallied late on with a Cooper Kupp touchdown giving them a 23-20 win - and it was worth a serious sum for Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr will net a huge $1million bonus as a result of the LA Rams winning Super Bowl 56 (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Beckham's one-year deal, signed when he was released by the Cleveland Browns earlier this season, contained $3million worth of incentives.

He had already secured $2million worth before the Super Bowl and was guaranteed $500,000 regardless of the result as long as he played at least one play.

However, as the Rams won the Super Bowl, that payment will now be $1million.

Beckham Jr made Kanye West's day before the game - by gifting the rap star and his kids, North and Saint, a pair of his gloves.

The rap legend attended the game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles sitting in front row seats alongside 2 Chainz, Tyga, YG and NFL star Antonio Brown.

Odell Beckham Jr celebrates his touchdown with LA Rams head coach Sean McVay (Getty Images)

West caught the eye by sitting and watching the game with his face completely covered.

But before the game, he enjoyed an interaction with Beckham Jr as the Rams wide receiver made his way to him on the sideline.

West shared footage on social media as Beckham Jr gifted his gloves to North and Saint who were seen wearing them as they enjoyed the game.

"Got the gloves before the game," an excited Kanye wrote on social media.

Beckham Jr's injury was also costly for another rapper, Drake, who placed huge money on his performance and an LA Rams win.

Beckham Jr was asked about Drake's bets in the run-up to the game and replied: "Man, I've got to come through for him.

"I've got to come through for him," Beckham repeated,

"But ultimately, bro, I just want to be able to hold that trophy up, look your brothers in the eyes like, 'Man, we did it.' And just feel that joy.

"Honestly, I feel like if I play my game, I catch everything that comes my way, I make the plays, I stay locked in, one play at a time, all of those things are very possible."

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