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Real Reason Revealed for Odell Beckham Jr.’s Unexpected Move to the Ravens, Amidst Contract Drama With Lamar Jackson

Published 04/11/2023, 7:18 AM EDT

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Odell Beckham Jr. has categorically ruled out his probability to New York Jets for the forthcoming season. Despite initial speculations about a potential visit, Beckham Jr. seemed closer to landing with the New York Jets. However, in a twist of fate, the Baltimore Ravens swooped in and offered Beckham Jr. exactly what he wanted. As the news of Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal with the Baltimore Ravens unfolds, speculations about its potential impact on quarterback Lamar Jackson abound. Experts suggest that this move could be a game-changer for the Ravens’ quarterback and the team’s roster decisions.

Odell Beckham Jr. shuns Jets, signs Ravens

Officially Baltimore Ravens declared that they have finalized an agreement with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for a single-year deal. Odell will be joining the Ravens for the upcoming season. It has also been reported by Dov Kleiman that Lamar Jackson will be Odell’s quarterback for the 2023 season. We’re looking forward to seeing what Odell and Lamar can accomplish together!

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Dov Kleiman mentioned on Twitter – “Odell Beckham joined the #Ravens with “a clear understanding” that Lamar Jackson will be his QB in 2023.”

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Even with the ownership reportedly giving the green light for a potential comeback, Beckham Jr. was closer to landing with the New York Jets, as he had a free agent visit and a physical scheduled for April 10.

The Baltimore Ravens really showed how much they wanted Odell Beckham Jr. on their team. OBJ couldn’t refuse their great offer – a one-year contract worth up to $18 million with $15 million of it being guaranteed.

Now, Beckham Jr. must resurrect his career after missing the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL he suffered with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Lamar Jackson’s Instagram post and intrigue

Lamar Jackson actively encouraged Odell Beckham Jr., a talented wide receiver, to join the Baltimore Ravens, and the team has now signed him to their roster. This not only adds a top receiver to their team, but it also has Jackson excited to throw passes to Beckham during their games. Ian Rapoport, a sports reporter on Twitter, shared the news.

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Amid this news, Sportscaster Rich Eisen expressed that the deal between Odell Beckham Jr. and the Baltimore Ravens might positively influence quarterback Lamar Jackson. Eisen mentions that Lamar Jackson posted a screenshot of him and Odell Beckham Jr. talking on FaceTime, signifying they have been connecting after the signing.

“Does he [Odell] know anything about Lamar? Lamar put out on his Instagram a screenshot of the two guys[Lamar and Odell] talking on FaceTime and I’m assuming this did happen after the signing.”­ – Rich Eisen signifies the current situation.

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It’s quite clear that the Ravens were very interested in bringing Beckham Jr. on board, as they offered him a generous deal. Analysts have speculated that Jackson and Beckham Jr. have the potential to create a very powerful offense, as demonstrated by their FaceTime conversation. With the news of the signing, fans are incredibly excited if the team gets successful and bring high-octane energy to the field to light up the stadium with excitement.

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