Allen Robinson to Rams; Could Falcons Sign Odell Beckham Jr.?
Odell Beckham Jr. might believe his future is in Los Angeles, but recent events might indicate otherwise.
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with Chicago Bears receiver Allen Robinson on a three-year deal worth $46.5 million. Robinson, 28, spent the past four season in Chicago as the Bears' leading receiver.
Adding Robinson doesn't necessarily mean that Los Angeles is out on a reunion with Beckham. It does, however, mean that the Rams might have to find a way to move a receiver before bringing back the former Pro Bowler.
Rams general manager Les Snead has been open about wishing to re-signing Beckham to a long-term deal. Of course, the team also was interested in retaining pass rusher Von Miller, but he agreed to a six-year, $120 million deal with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles' receiving corps now feature three Pro Bowlers for quarterback Matthew Stafford to work with. Cooper Kupp, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, is under contract through 2023. Robert Woods, who suffered a torn ACL just after Beckham was added, is signed through 2025.
The Rams technically have an out with Woods his contract following the 2021 season. If released, Los Angeles would take a dead cap hit of $12.1 million. Snead also could look to move Woods to a receiver-needy team and garner future draft capital.
Atlanta is in need of a No. 1 receiver following the departure of Russell Gage to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Former LSU and Browns teammate Jarvis Landry visited the Falcons earlier this week, thus making a reunion possible.
A selling point for Beckham would be the addition of a younger quarterback. The Falcons had been in deep talks with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. But he's being traded to the Cleveland Browns.
Watson in Atlanta might've helped Beckham signing in Atlanta. And now? The Rams still could sign Beckham, but if the team pivots into a different direction, it could leave a door slightly open for the Falcons.
