Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Rumors: Vikings, Browns Haven't Talked; WR Not on Block

It's time to stop the rumors: Odell Beckham Jr. (probably) isn't going anywhere.

Chris Robinson of Yahoo Sports reported he looked into trade speculation regarding Beckham—specifically a rumor of talks between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns—and found no evidence of any talks.

Robinson further reported the Browns do not have Beckham "on the block."

"It's completely false," Cleveland chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta said of the trade rumors, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

There had been a wide net of speculation regarding Beckham's future with the Browns after a rocky first season with the franchise. His numbers (74 receptions, 1,035 yards, four touchdowns) paled in comparison to his averages with the New York Giants, and he had obvious friction with coach Freddie Kitchens.

The Browns fired Kitchens, eradicating that problem, but rumors still persisted. Marc Malusis of WFAN reported Wednesday that Cleveland and Minnesota were in talks that would send Beckham to the Vikings for a pair of draft picks. 

For their part, the Browns have debunked the rumors every step of the way. 

"Odell's a very talented football player," Browns general manager Andrew Berry told reporters at the combine. "We view him as a part of our future. [Head coach] Kevin [Stefanski] and I have both had really good conversations about our expectations for him and we expect him to adapt to those moving forward. We're excited about the future with Odell. Excited about what he's going to do this fall."

Beyond an irreparable personality conflict, there is no reason to believe the Browns are or should entertain the idea of trading Beckham. They owe him no guaranteed money beyond his 2020 base salary ($14 million) and can cut bait at any time without incurring a cap penalty. The Giants did Cleveland a massive favor in that regard by essentially creating a year-to-year situation for one of the best receivers in football—who also happens to just be 27 years old.

Beckham's contract and his skill set are both among the best at his position in the sport. The only way the Browns move on is if he wears out his welcome.