“Too much of an injury risk”- NFL Twitter savagely trolls Odell Beckham Jr as free-agent WR reportedly demands $15 million contract
Check out what fans think of Odell Beckham Jr reportedly demanding a whopping $15 million contract.
Odell Beckham Jr (Image via Twitter)
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, who is currently a free agent, has reportedly lowered his contract demand from $20 million to $15 million per year. While some experts question whether his past performance justifies such a high salary, others believe that Beckham Jr. still has a lot to offer and that finding the right team is crucial for him.
Beckham Jr.’s decision to show up at the Arizona Biltmore, where owners’ meetings were taking place, was seen as a savvy move from a business standpoint, indicating that negotiations are still ongoing. It’s possible that Beckham Jr.’s demands may not only be about money but also about other factors such as coaching, geography, and the potential for winning.
During his career, Beckham Jr. has caught 531 passes for 7,367 yards and 56 touchdowns while playing for the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and the Los Angeles Rams for whom he won the Super Bowl LVI. However, his last game in the NFL came way back in 2022, as he suffered a heartbreaking anterior cruciate ligament tear during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Odell Beckham Jr is very close to making a return to the NFL
Last season, OBJ failed to get a contract, even though it looked very close to happening with the Dallas Cowboys showing the most interest in attaining his services. It emerged that he hadn’t quite recovered from the ACL tear and needed more time to make a comeback into the NFL.
Despite his injury in the Super Bowl, where he caught 21 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the 2021 postseason, his demands for a high salary are still controversial. While some fans argue that OBJ may not be worth the investment, the statistics he’s managed throughout his career speak volumes about the impact he had over the past. Fans were quick to voice their opinions on the news of OBJ’s demands. Have a look at a few of them –
However, the only stumbling block for franchises at the moment is the fact that the injury he suffered isn’t an easy one to recover from. Regardless, Beckham Jr.’s negotiations will continue to be a hot topic, as he remains a talented player with a clear idea of what he wants from his next team.
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