Odell Beckham Jr. has provided a spark to the Los Angeles Rams offense, which was already explosive before he arrived in November. He’s been a key contributor during their Super Bowl run, helping lift the Rams to a win over the 49ers in the NFC title game with nine catches and 113 yards.
The Rams only gave Beckham a one-year deal when he signed mid-season, so he’ll become a free agent in March, but they have plans to bring him back in 2022. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Rams are “very optimistic” they will be able to re-sign Beckham this offseason.
He can earn another $1 million in incentives if the Rams win the Super Bowl today, but “the Rams are certain it won’t be his last paycheck with them,” Mortensen wrote.
The @RamsNFL are very optimistic they will re-sign OBJ. Team brass and Sean McVay say he’s been a ideal fit. He’s impactful. Explosive. TD maker.
He can max out his $3 million in incentives with a W today but the Rams are certain it won’t be his last paycheck with them.— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) February 13, 2022
The Rams are currently projected to be $13.6 million over the salary cap in 2022, so re-signing anyone will be a challenge. There are ways to create space, such as giving Matthew Stafford an extension, so the Rams can get creative with the cap in order to fit Beckham in.
It helps that Beckham wants to be back in Los Angeles next season, too, and indicated that he would even be open to taking a hometown discount to remain with the Rams.
