Odell Beckham Jr. hopes to signal by finish of November

Odell Beckham Jr. want to whittle down his present listing of potential groups — which embody the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Payments, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers — as quickly as doable and have a choice by the top of this month, league sources informed ESPN.

Every of these groups is anticipated to not less than be a contender to advance within the postseason, an space the place Beckham helped the Los Angeles Rams win final season’s Tremendous Bowl.

The Rams and Inexperienced Bay Packers may also have been featured prominently in Beckham’s listing, however as each groups proceed to fall additional out of playoff rivalry, the much less seemingly it’s that Beckham will decide to signal with a kind of franchises.

Beckham needs to play for a contender, and league sources are predicting that his eventual compensation bundle might be related on a prorated foundation to a few of the free-agent offers signed final offseason by fellow extensive receivers resembling Chris Godwin and Mike Williams, every of whom make a median of $20 million per yr.

NFL evaluators consider Beckham’s skills are not less than on degree with gamers like Godwin and Williams, to not point out his marketability, which may solely assist his leverage. If Beckham had been to play the ultimate quarter of the season at related prorated pay to Godwin or Williams, he may make about $5 million for the rest of this season.

Groups additionally consider Beckham is in search of a multiyear deal, which may doubtlessly give groups extra flexibility in structuring a deal that may work for each the free agent receiver and his new group.

Beckham additionally is sort of able to play, as Dr. Neal ElAttrache — the physician who carried out the surgical procedure on his knee — is able to clear him for all actions.