Adding a player like Beckham strengthens that thought process, given what OBJ brings on the field if fully healthy along with his friendship with the QB.
Beckham inked a one-year, $15 million contract with the Ravens, worth up to $18 million with incentives.
After suffering an ACL tear in Super Bowl LVI, the 30-year-old receiver sat out the entire 2022 campaign. In 14 total games with the Browns and Rams during the 2021 regular season, OBJ generated 537 yards on 44 catches with five touchdowns. He then added 21 grabs for 288 yards and two additional scores in L.A.’s postseason run.
After starting his career with three straight Pro Bowl seasons, it’s been a rough go for Beckham the past several campaigns as he’s dealt with multiple knee injuries. Beckham’s last 1,000-plus-yard campaign came in 2019 in Cleveland under new Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
The Ravens believe they’re getting a player ready to return to dominating the highlights.
“We’re getting somebody who is ready to explode again,” DeCosta said.
OBJ had one last message for Jackson.
“Lamar, if you’re watching, I would love to get to work with you,” Beckham said. “I’ll talk to these guys over here. Hopefully, that gets done. I think when you think about the Ravens, you definitely think about Lamar, and I know that that’s something I was excited about, that possibility. Life’s not certain, just to keep it short.”