Odell Beckham Jr. narrowing list of potential destinations?

A number of potential suitors have been reported in recent days and weeks. The list of landing spots was topped throughout the offseason by the Rams, but other NFC teams including the Packers and Vikings have shown interest as well. A reunion with the Giants – the team with which the 30-year-old spent the first five years of his career – could be in play as well. In the AFC, the Bills and Chiefs have been the source of varying reports of pursuit.

When speaking on the Complex Sports podcast recently, Beckham specifically named four teams while discussing his next destination: the Bills, Packers, Giants and Cowboys (video link). “Whether it’s Buffalo, Green Bay calling, the Cowboys, [a] reunion with the Giants, I want to [spend] these next three or four years in a place I can call home,” he said – a reference to his desire for a multi-year contract, as opposed to his short-term stint with the Rams last year.

The Cowboys emerged as a suitor just yesterday, as the team eyes the only major addition it could make at the WR position after no trades could be finalized ahead of the deadline. When speaking to the media today, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Dallas is indeed doing its due diligence on the three-time Pro Bowler.

“I have always been a huge fan of his,” he said, via Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “All the guys from the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, all the guys have nothing but great things to say about him. I have always been so impressed with his football playing ability. I have heard so many excellent things about him over the years.” 

McCarthy was quick to add, however, that nothing is imminent with respect to a signing — something that could come in the next few days, as Beckham is expected to be medically cleared by the end of the week. A potential bidding war could ensue for his services, considering his production late last year, which would allow him to narrow in even further on his desired landing spot.