Julia StumbaughMarch 17, 2024
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Odell Beckham Jr. appeared to bid farewell to the Baltimore Ravens in a Sunday Instagram post.
“Swea on whatever I value the Flock more than yall might EVER envision. Did whatever I might wit the chances I had. Desire I got to do it huge for yall,” Beckham composed.
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Beckham, 31, gotten in touch with MVP Lamar Jackson for 35 receptions and 3 getting goals in 14 video games last season.
He is a complimentary representative after using a 1 year, $15 million handle the Ravens in 2023.
Due to 4 space years consisted of in the agreement, Beckham’s cap struck stayed listed below $4 million in 2023, per Over the Cap.
Beckham consented to reorganize this handle January in a manner that would make it beneficial for the group to launch him with a post-June 1 classification, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
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If Beckham is on the Ravens’ lineup March 14 (tomorrow), the $50 million 2025 wage would end up being completely ensured. Clearly, that’s not taking place. The post-June 1 cut suggests Ravens bring $2.767 M dead cash for Beckham this year and $8.301 M dead in 2025.
From the structure of this agreement, it promises Beckham anticipated his release given that January.
His Sunday post appears to show he likewise does not anticipate to work out a brand-new offer with the Ravens.
Beckham’s exit might affect what the Ravens perform in complimentary company or with their first-round choice in the upcoming draft.
Zay Flowers is anticipated to stay Jackson’s leading target after a 77-catch novice season, with veteran tight end Mark Andrews behind him.
To submit the depth chart, the Ravens might disperse more targets to Nelson Agholor and Rashod Bateman, who are both slated to return next season. They might additionally utilize their No. 30 choice to prepare a receiver or look for one out in totally free company.
Beckham has actually not surpassed 1,000 getting lawns in a season given that his 2019 project with the Cleveland Browns, he might be pursued by groups looking to boost thin or young getting corps.
Among those groups is the New York Jets, which ESPN’s Rich Cimini called as a group to “watch on” throughout Beckham’s complimentary firm. Veteran receiver Allen Lazard was benched after making duplicated drops last season, and the group requires to include depth behind Garrett Wilson.
The New England Patriots are another group in requirement of veteran getting aid. Even after signing KJ Osborn to a 1 year offer, per ESPN, the group will require skilled targets for the quarterback they are anticipated to prepare with the No. 3 choice of the 2024 draft.
