It’s time for the Cleveland Browns to part ways with Odell Beckham Jr.
The experiment isn’t working, and he has become more liability than an asset.
The Browns had a tremendous offensive game last week against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Beckham only had 20 of over 500 yards of Cleveland’s offense.
He also dropped a makeable catch on fourth-and-two.
Beckham is a minor player in the Browns’ run-first system despite his superstar status, and Jarvis Landry is a better fit.
Cleveland would be better off having Landry, Rashard Higgins, and Donovan Peoples-Jones as receivers, making Beckham the odd man out.
Worse, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk revealed that quarterback Baker Mayfield and head coach Kevin Stefanski talked little about Beckham.
Perhaps that’s how little they think about the former All-Pro because he’s not the same player after recovering from an ACL injury.
If that’s the case, the Browns would like to avoid controversy by moving him before the November 2 trade deadline.
Once they put him on the trading block, teams must engage the Browns in conversation at once.
But reality bites, and not all franchises can absorb Beckham’s existing contract.
They may end up surrendering a big chunk of their roster and their future to welcome one receiver.
However, here are three squads that can use Beckham the most.
3. New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are still waiting for Michael Thomas’ return, and they’ve had a roller-coaster season so far.
Deonte Harris and Marquez Callaway are holding down the fort for head coach Sean Payton.
But they still need a player who can stretch the field like Thomas.
That’s where Beckham fits the bill, and having him won’t force the Saints to overwork Alvin Kamara.
It also gives Payton the luxury to add more packages on offense which opens up their attack further.
Jameis Winston would have an easier time picking his targets.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have a decent receiving corps with DeVonta Smith, Jalen Reagor, and Quez Watkins.
However, it’s still not enough to match what the Dallas Cowboys have at the position.
Jalen Hurts is developing with each game passing, and it would be nice to give him another big-play target in Beckham.
Imagine the nightmares defenses would have if he lines up with Smith.
He can also handle the pressure that fans bestow upon Philadelphia athletes.
This move can improve their odds of winning the NFC East or getting a Wild Card spot.
Beckham would enjoy this move because he would get to exact revenge against his former team.
1. Green Bay Packers
The Aaron Rodgers – Davante Adams tandem strikes fear among other NFL teams.
Just last week, Adams had 206 yards and a touchdown even though the Cincinnati Bengals defense knew where the ball was going.
Add Beckham into the mix and Rodgers gets another weapon other than Adams, Allen Lazard, and Randall Cobb.
The Packers offense can become stagnant once opposing defenses put two players on Adams.
With OBJ on board, defensive coordinators would think twice double-teaming one player.
Getting Beckham may even motivate Rodgers to stay in Green Bay beyond 2021.
It also makes the game easier for Aaron Jones because the linebackers must also help in pass defense.
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