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Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss believes the New England Patriots are the perfect destination for fellow former Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Beckham, who was released by the Cleveland Browns last week, will clear waivers as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, is looking to have a career resurgence, a similar scenario to the one Moss found himself in when he joined the Patriots in 2007 after coming off a disappointing tenure with the then-Oakland Raiders.
“I remember them talking about me, going into my 10th year, this is my last chance. That’s the reason why I’m talking about the New England Patriots [signing Beckham],” Moss said during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown broadcast via Boston.com. “They have a young stud in Mac Jones. Josh McDaniels, Bill Belichick, and being able to keep his mind right.”
Sports insider and analyst Jordan Schultz reported Beckham has a preference to join the Green Bay Packers on Thursday afternoon, hours ahead of the former Pro Bowl wide receiver officially clearing waivers at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Beckham was released by the Cleveland Browns last Friday, subjecting him to waivers, allowing any NFL team to put in a claim for him and inherit the remaining $7.25 million on his contract with Cleveland.
Beckham will instead become a free agent should he clear waivers at 4:00 p.m. ET, allowing him to choose his own destination.
Beckham emerged as one of the NFL's brightest stars after being selected No. 12 overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft, following a stellar collegiate career at LSU.
The Louisiana native was the 2014 NFL Rookie of the Year and a three-time Pro Bowler during his first five seasons with the Giants, before being acquired by the Browns, along with Olivier Vernon, in exchange for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and multiple 2019 NFL Draft picks in March 2019.
Beckham's tenure in Cleveland was considered a disappointment as he's caught only 114 receptions for 1,586 yards and seven touchdowns during three seasons, while also recording eight rushes for 96 yards and one touchdown.
Last week, his father, Odell Beckham Sr., shared an 11-minute video on his verified Instagram account that specifically called out quarterback Baker Mayfield for missing his son on numerous passing plays.
Last Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot reported Beckham requested a trade away from the Browns on multiple occasions this year, with the initial request coming during the past offseason while recovering from a torn ACL.
The Browns also reportedly excused Beckham from practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday, ESPN reported.
The Packers have had a need at the wide receiver position during the 2021 season, with their three top receivers Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling all missing the team's 24-21 win against the Arizona Cardinals on October 28.
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