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Rams general manager Les Snead told reporters Tuesday that the
Super Bowl champions have been in communication with Beckham's
agent and might "shorten" the star wideout's free agency.
Beckham tore the ACL in his left knee during Super Bowl LVI and
is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2022 season.
"He's someone that we definitely want back, but it's a little
bit more complex situation based on the injury," Snead said. "We
envision it being similar but different circumstances to last
year. When Odell is ready to play, we'd appreciate him being
part of" the Rams.
Los Angeles signed Beckham in November following his release
from the Cleveland Browns. In eight regular-season games with
the Rams, Beckham caught 27 receptions for 305 yards and five
touchdowns -- after not scoring a single touchdown for the
Browns in six games.
Beckham added two touchdowns in the playoffs, including the
first score of Super Bowl LVI, before going down with the knee
injury.
In eight NFL seasons with the New York Giants, Cleveland and Los
Angeles, Beckham has totaled 531 catches for 7,367 yards and 56
touchdowns.
The Rams already have Cooper Kupp, who won NFL Offensive Player
of the Year after earning the receiving "Triple Crown" in 2021,
and they added Robinson in free agency on a three-year, $46.5
million deal. They also traded receiver Robert Woods to the
Tennessee Titans to help with their cap situation.
--Field Level Media
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