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After waiting for what felt like forever, Odell Beckham Jr. finally has a new home after signing a deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
The wide receiver room just got a bit more interesting in Baltimore, despite the questionable situation at quarterback.
Even so, the Ravens decided to give Odell Beckham Jr. a sizable contract.
According to Ian Rapoport, Beckham signed a one-year deal that can pay him up to $18 million.
Sources: The #Ravens are giving WR Odell Beckham Jr. a 1-year deal worth up to $18M, per me, @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero. A weapon for Baltimore’s QB. pic.twitter.com/q9F8wBT19A
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 9, 2023
That’s quite the price tag for the veteran receiver. It’s kind of surprising to see the Ravens willing to pay Odell Beckham Jr. that kind of money.
Especially considering the front office isn’t budging on a deal with Lamar Jackson.
NFL fans can’t seem to believe the type of deal Odell Beckham Jr. received either, as they share their reactions to the breaking news.
18 mill is crazy
— Jacob Lintner (@lintnermedia) April 9, 2023
At least Ravens fans are happy.
We are cooking 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/XwW5ijyodG
— TrussInGod91 (@God91In) April 9, 2023
Some think this means Jackson will return, while others believe Odell Beckham Jr. simply signed for the money.
For $18M? He’d be cool with the punter playing QB.
— DJ Jazzy Juris Doctor 2.0 (@ChiefsfanCHI23) April 9, 2023
Did the Ravens overpay for Beckham?
Holy overpay
— Neely (@CloudNeely) April 9, 2023
It’ll be interesting to see how this offense performs with Beckham on the roster. Mark Andrews will likely remain the top passing option while Rashod Bateman and Beckham lock it down in the wide receiver room.
All of this makes Baltimore a more intriguing team in the AFC North. Now let’s see if Lamar Jackson returns.