Odell Beckham Jr was interested in the Packers before joining the Rams; Negotiations stalled by Green Bay veteran’s minimal offer, sources say

NS Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers are the two most attractive teams Odell Beckham Jr. during the recent free reseller of the all-star receiver.

Even though he eventually joined the Rams, Beckham is still genuinely interested in playing for the Packers, sources told ESPN.

Green Bay is one of the last two teams Beckham considers – along with the Rams – but one problem bogging any contract negotiations is that the Packers only offer minimal plus incentives to veterans, according to the report. news sources.

According to sources, the Packers have been asked to increase their offer for Beckham several times. But when Green Bay refused, Beckham chose the Rams, which some sources say is his preferred destination.

“He won’t take the same amount, or less, to get to Green Bay (via Los Angeles),” a source familiar with the contract negotiations told ESPN.

Multiple sources claim that the Rams became instant favorites to land Beckham after they engaged in discussions, about 48 hours before Beckham decided to sign them.

But a source familiar with the matter said it would be interesting to see if the Packers were more aggressive financially. Now instead of preparing a game plan with him in their offense, the Packers will have to defend Beckham on Sunday as they host the Rams.

Rams coach Sean McVay expect Beckham to participate “more” in Sunday’s game, which will mark his second game against the team.

Beckham agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Rams four days before he was fit and played 15 of 55 tackles in last Week 10’s loss. San Francisco 49ers. He caught 2 passes in 18 yards and was targeted for the third, but the pitch was deep from midfield Matthew Stafford was blocked because Beckham appeared to have broken the route.

“Odell [is] McVay said Friday.