Packers Rumors: GB 'Seem to Do the Opposite' of Aaron Rodgers' Desires amid OBJ Buzz

The Green Bay Packers could use a wide receiver like Odell Beckham Jr., but there is "skepticism" surrounding his possible addition to the roster, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen.

Aaron Rodgers needs a reliable target like Beckham, but an NFC executive told ESPN he believes it might not happen because the Packers "seem to do the opposite" of what the reigning MVP quarterback wants.

Beckham has been linked to the Packers since they tried to sign him during the 2021 campaign. The franchise offered him a one-year, $660,000 deal—the veteran minimum—before he signed with the Los Angeles Rams for $4.25 million.

After the Packers' 27-22 loss to the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, Rodgers addressed the rumors linking Beckham to Green Bay, saying he wouldn't comment until the wideout is healthy, per ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio:

"Well, first he's not healthy yet, I don't think. So I don't really feel like there's a need to comment until he's healthy. But, you know, that's really a question for Brian [Gutekunst] and his staff. I'm always gonna be for adding anybody to our squad who can help us win. Whether or not we need an OBJ, who knows? But I like the person, love the player. And just want him to be healthy, honestly. He's been through a lot the last few years, and that's the most important thing."

Rodgers also addressed the possibility of playing with Beckham during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Oct. 4, via Bridget Hyland of NJ.com:

"Odell and I have been friends for a number of years now. ... Obviously, with a player like that, you're always hoping there's a time where you can figure things out and play together. But he's a special talent.”

Beckham, who is recovering from a torn ACL, is aiming for a return to the field in mid-November, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who noted "an imminent signing would be a major surprise."

The Packers, who are 3-2 on the season, need another receiving threat alongside veteran Randall Cobb, who leads the team with 17 catches for 249 yards on 25 targets. Rookie Romeo Doubs is second on the team with 22 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns on 29 targets.

The only other receiver to eclipse 200 yards is veteran Allen Lazard, who has caught 16 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns on 25 targets.

Beckham spent the 2021 season split between the Cleveland Browns and the Rams. In eight games with L.A., he caught 27 passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns. Before tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl, he caught 21 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the postseason.

If the Packers continue to struggle on offense, adding Beckham should be a serious consideration.