Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, spurning what was reportedly an impassioned run at the former LSU Tiger by the New Orleans Saints. Per NOLA.com’s Jeff Duncan, Super Bowl prospects were a key factor in Beckham Jr.’s decision, with the 7-2 Rams helmed by Matthew Stafford proving to be a more appealing destination than the 5-3 Saints led by Trevor Siemian.
It’s a minor sacrifice on Beckham Jr.’s part, who will go to an already-crowded receiver room featuring Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. It hurts the Saints significantly with Michael Thomas already shut down for the season.