Former Cleveland Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Los Angeles Rams.
The Rams then posted an official announcement of the deal late Thursday afternoon, after reports flooded in from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Kim Jones.
Schefter also reported a one-year deal between Beckham and the Rams.
OBJ in LA has a nice ring to it. 😎
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 11, 2021
The Rams have agreed to terms with WR @obj. pic.twitter.com/AX6vM4mWXw
Former Browns’ WR Odell Beckham Jr is finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Rams, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2021
#Odell Beckham Jr is signing a 1-year deal with the #Rams. His deal is finalized. LA loads up after Odell makes an incredibly difficult decision.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2021
Odell Beckham Jr just texted me: “Rams.”
— Kim Jones (@KimJonesSports) November 11, 2021
Beckham was released by Cleveland last Friday after two-plus seasons with the Browns, in which he struggled with injuries and to fully connect with quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Browns’ offensive scheme.
The 29-year-old receiver currently totals 17 catches for 232 receiving yards and no touchdowns in six games played for Cleveland this season. He would join a Los Angeles receiving core that already includes talent like Cooper Kupp, who currently leads the NFL in receptions (74), receiving yards (1,019), and receiving touchdowns (10); and Robert Woods (45 catches, 556 yards, four touchdowns).
The Browns (5-4) do not face the Rams (7-2) at any point of their remaining regular-season schedule, and would only be able to face off this season via a potential Super Bowl matchup in February.
L.A.’s next game comes on Monday, Nov. 15 against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, while the Browns will host the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 14.