With the NFL’s league-wide trade deadline now officially passed, the only real way a team can improve its roster from this point on is through free agency. And the most high-profile free agent remaining is former All-Pro receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is still without a team despite plenty of interest. And it looks like you can safely include the San Francisco 49ers in that list of suitors.
During an interview with KNBR 680’s “Murph & Mac Show,” Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed some speculation that the team could be looking to sign Odell Beckham Jr. – and he certainly didn’t deny it.
“We’re open to discussions with everybody. We look into everything,” Shanahan said. “You don’t have to worry about the trade deadline with him because he’s out there and he’s available. I’ve always been a fan of Odell, like I feel like most people are. He’s that good of a player.
“But I’m definitely very happy with our receiver group right now and love the receivers that we have.”
Initially, it looked like Beckham would be re-joining the Los Angeles Rams, but some of Beckham’s recent comments cast some doubt on that return, even though the Rams appear to remain interested. The star wide receiver has also visited the New York Giants and has stars like Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers clamoring for his services.
But wherever he ends up, Beckham has to get healthy first. And it could be several weeks until he’s truly ready to play again after tearing his ACL last season.
