Odell Beckham Jr. to Saints is 'Impossible,' Says Sean Payton amid Rumors

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the team's cap situation will make it "impossible" to claim Odell Beckham Jr. on waivers.

“The claiming deadline is today. No, it’s impossible for us to put a claim in on the player. You just have to look at the salary cap space,” Payton told reporters. “And if we were going to put in a claim, it wouldn’t be something we discuss. I know it makes hit-worthy news.”

The Browns waived Beckham on Monday, putting him on waivers through 4 p.m. ET Tuesday. He is owed $7.5 million for the remainder of the 2021 season if he's claimed.

The Saints currently have just $710,136 in cap space. While they could restructure some deals to get additional space in the event Beckham becomes a free agent, reaching $7.5 million is a nearly impossible task.

New Orleans has been seen as a natural fit for Beckham given the team's dearth of talent at receiver. Michael Thomas is set to miss the entire season, and no New Orleans receiver has stepped into the void. Deonte Harris leads the team with just 323 receiving yards.

It's possible Beckham goes unclaimed on waivers, and the Saints have a chance. However, there are enough teams around the league that could see an opportunity to buy low on the talented-but-enigmatic receiver. 

We'll find out in around 24 hours.