Odell Beckham Jr., a former Baltimore Raven, has been identified as a fit wide receiver by the Pittsburgh Steelers, should they decide to pursue him.
However, how much would it cost?
Pro Football Focus projects that Beckham will sign a one-year, $7 million deal this summer, ranking him as the 71st-best free agent.
Right now, the Steelers have about $14 million in salary cap space to work with. That figure excludes Van Jefferson’s contract, but it’s difficult to believe that arrangement is worth a sizable sum of money without knowing the precise figure.
Right now, the Steelers have about $14 million in salary cap space to work with. That figure excludes Van Jefferson’s contract, but it’s difficult to believe that arrangement is worth a sizable sum of money without knowing the precise figure.
Although Beckham would liven up the wide receiver room for the Steelers, his output may fall short of their expectations. He just finished a 565-yard season with the Ravens at the age of thirty-one. He might only be considered George Pickens’ backup if he signs, along with anybody else the team adds this offseason.
Pittsburgh has examined nearly all of the top wide receivers in the NFL Draft and is considering a trade for Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers. If
The Steelers currently have around $14 million in salary cap space available to spend. That number doesn’t include the contract of Van Jefferson, but without knowing the exact number, it’s tough to imagine that deal is worth a significant amount of money.
While Beckham would add some splash to the Steelers’ wide receiver room, his productivity might not add up to what they’re looking for. At 31-years-old, he’s coming off a 565-yard season with the Ravens. If signed, he may only be viewed as a backup to George Pickens and whomever else the team added this offseason.
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