Sean McVay Lobbies for Rams to Re-Sign Odell Beckham Jr. to Contract in Free Agency

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed hope Friday that the Rams will re-sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in free agency.

Speaking to Adam Schein on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio, McVay praised Beckham and explained why he would like to see him back in a Rams uniform:

McVay said he "definitely" wants the Rams to re-sign OBJ and wants to be able to work with him for "many more years."

While Beckham is set to hit free agency this offseason, his perceived value on the open market is unclear since he suffered a torn ACL in the Rams' 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

Beckham had his fair share of detractors after a falling out resulted in his release from the Cleveland Browns last season, but any issues he had in Cleveland did not manifest in L.A.

In eight regular-season games with the Rams, Beckham registered 27 receptions for 305 yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as a solid No. 2 option for quarterback Matthew Stafford in the passing game behind Cooper Kupp.

The 29-year-old veteran raised his level of play even more during the postseason to the tune of 21 catches for 288 yards and two scores in four games. That included the opening touchdown in the Rams' Super Bowl win over Cincinnati.

Many were skeptical of the fact that the Rams went all in by trading multiple first-round picks and pursuing veterans like Beckham, Stafford and Von Miller, but the strategy worked to perfection, as the franchise won its first Super Bowl since it was the St. Louis Rams in 1999.

Now, the focus shifts toward whether the Rams' front office will be able to keep together all or most of the roster that won it all last season.

Beckham is a key part of that equation and one of the biggest question marks because of his injury status.

As of now, the Rams have both Kupp and Van Jefferson set to return at wide receiver. Robert Woods is also under contract for 2022, although he suffered a torn ACL in November and it remains to be seen when he will be back in action.

The upside to re-signing Beckham, besides the fact that he is a three-time Pro Bowler who fit in well with the team last year, is the fact that the Rams don't necessarily need him to be ready for Week 1.

A receiving trio of Kupp, Jefferson and Woods would be plenty good enough for Stafford out of the gates, and getting Beckham back at some point in 2022 would just add to an already-strong offense.

The injury could impact Beckham's ability to earn a long-term deal in free agency, so signing a one-year contract with the Rams could prove to be his best option in terms of coming along slowly in his rehab, possibly winning another Super Bowl and trying his hand at a long-term contract again next offseason.