Odell Beckham Jr. Next Move after Cowboys: Bills Sign OBJ to 'Prove-It' Contract?

Odell Beckham's third visit is done, which means a decision might be pending. But as the Bills surely know, there has been a Cowboys "red flag.''

In what has felt like a college-style recruitment, Odell Beckham Jr., the hottest free agent on the market, will seemingly make his decision sooner rather than later.

But what about the teams' decision?

The "red flag'' that we've written about often in this space has finally come to the attention of the media at large in Dallas, where the Cowboys are tapping the brakes on the idea of OBJ helping them "this year.''

The simple question that OBJ has been unable to answer to the satisfaction of the Cowboys: How can you be "cleared to play,'' but not "cleared to work out?''

Beckham has wrapped up his visits with the Cowboys after visiting with the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills.

With his third visit coming to a close, Ian Rapoport had reported that Beckham will return to his family and make the long-awaited decision, maybe at midweek.

From @NFLGameDay: The Odell Beckham Jr sweepstakes are upon us, as he’s visited the #Giants and #Bills already, with the #Cowboys on tap. He plans to leave Dallas, then discuss his future with his family and make a decision by the middle of this week. pic.twitter.com/l1pRUURmav

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 4, 2022

But 1) That hasn't happened yet. And 2) that fails to answer the real question.

At his best, Beckham is a 1,000-yard receiver, but ... is he at his best? When will he be at his best? Will he ever be there?

Beckham made the decision that he would not be working out for any of the teams during his visits. We know the Cowboys were disappointed in that decision ... and that it cooled their interest. 

Despite reports surfacing that he had received medical clearance after suffering an ACL injury in last February's Super Bowl. ... well, until he laces up the cleats ...

There are no assurances to these franchises that OBJ truly healthy and ready to go - in fact there is now talk of more "red flags'' and "ticking time bombs'' and explosions'' - which leads to the next logical step: The Bills (and others) considering the offer of a "prove-it deal'' that begins with a rehab process overseen by his employer.

Once all the parades and the dinners and the basketball games are over ... That's a sensible Bills approach.

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