Odell Beckham Jr. denies seeking a $20million contract amid a missed season due to a Super Bowl ACL tear

Odell Beckham Jr., a wide receiver for the NFL, has been one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason. Beckham missed the 2022 NFL season due to a cruciate ligament rupture during Super Bowl LVI over a year ago.

However, he is poised for a comeback and has denied claims that he is seeking a multi-year, $20 million-per-season deal. But why are NFL teams trying to get him to undersign?

I’m just so confused where the quote is from me that I said I want 20…..😭🙄all I say is 4 AINT enough

— Odell Beckham Jr. (@obj) March 18, 2023

OBJ has taken to Twitter to dispel those rumors and deny claims that he’s aiming for such a high number. He claims that teams are offering him too little to sign up, but he doesn’t reveal the exact contract details. While he may be receiving offers for $4 million a year, it’s unclear if those are guaranteed amounts or incentive-laden contract offers.

What is Beckham’s injury history?

Beckham has not played an NFL game since missing the second half of Super Bowl 56 with a cruciate ligament tear. It was the second time in two seasons that Beckham had torn the same ACL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens have been linked with Beckham in NFL free agency.

The Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills have had serious discussions about signing Beckham during the 2022 season, but he wasn’t ready to return to the football field during a meaningful game just yet.

SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 15: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) watches before a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire)

What’s next for Odell Beckham Jr.?

Beckham Jr. held private practice for over a dozen teams in Arizona last week and showed signs of returning to football form ahead of the NFL’s new league year. While refusing to seek a $20 million contract, he’s trying to sign a fair deal with a team that values ​​him.

It should come as no surprise that many teams are interested in signing him, and many quarterbacks would love to have him on their team as an offensive weapon. Beckham Jr.’s comeback season is highly anticipated, and it remains to be seen which team he will ultimately sign with.

While rumors of his contract demands circulate, OBJ is focused on returning to the field and playing at the highest level. It’s clear he has many applicants and it’s only a matter of time before he signs with a new team.

The 30-year-old wide receiver has a lot to prove after missing a full season through injury, but he’s determined to show he still has what it takes to become a top player in the NFL.