Glazer: Odell Beckham Jr. Had Wanted to Join Rams Since They Hired Sean McVay

Newly signed Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is reportedly finally with the team he's always desired.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Thursday that Beckham, who was traded from the New York Giants to the Cleveland Browns in 2019, has wanted to play for the Rams ever since Sean McVay was hired as head coach in 2017.

"Odell had been wanting to play for the Rams since Sean McVay got there," Glazer said. "Even after he got traded to Cleveland, he was still going, 'Can I still get traded to the Rams?' Like, 'No, dude, it doesn't work like that.'"

Beckham was placed on waivers by the Browns on Monday after a three-year tenure that failed to live up to expectations. Coming off a torn ACL that derailed his 2020 season, he's struggled to find his groove in six games this year with 17 receptions for 232 yards and no touchdowns.    

A three-time Pro Bowler, Beckham was once one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL. He had four 1,000-yard seasons in five years with the Giants.

The Rams already have a strong receiving corps led by Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. Kupp leads the NFL with 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns while no other receiver in the league has over 900 yards entering Week 10. Glazer noted that McVay had a discussion with his receivers before Beckham was officially signed.

"Sean McVay went into his receiver room this morning, talked to all the receivers, told them where his mindset was," Glazer said. "They're all good with it, welcoming Odell with open arms."

Beckham is joining an offense predicated on its passing attack. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the league with 2,771 passing yards and is second with 23 touchdowns.

At 7-2, Los Angeles is one of the top Super Bowl contenders in the NFC. The team also acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller at the NFL trade deadline, and the addition of Beckham is yet another move to position itself in the lead in the title hunt.

The Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.