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Pros and cons to the Chiefs signing Odell Beckham Jr.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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The Kansas City Chiefs have maintained interest in Odell Beckham Jr., but does it make sense for them long-term despite his injury?

Odell Beckham Jr.’s uncertain injury status may have cost him his chance with the Dallas Cowboys, but that won’t stop other teams from taking a swing.

Heck, even Jerry Jones admitted that Dallas isn’t fully ā€˜out’ on Beckham Jr. They were merely concerned with the medicals. Micah Parsons, who would’ve been Beckham Jr.’s Cowboys teammate, said OBJ’s expected recovery time was 4-5 weeks.

That timeline might line up for a potential playoff appearance, but it’s not enough to become integrated with a talented Dallas receiving corps. So, why would the Chiefs maintain interest, per Jordan Schultz of The Score?

Just like any high-profile free agent signing, there are pros and cons to signing Odell Beckham Jr.

Pro: Chiefs won’t need Odell Beckham Jr. until the playoffs

Odell, when healthy, can be one of the more electric wide receivers in football. OBJ made a real difference in the postseason for a Rams team which already possessed Cooper Kupp and more. This year, without Beckham, Los Angeles’ offense hasn’t looked the same, though much of that can be blame to injury and a Super Bowl hangover.

Kansas City’s receiving corps is deep, and scoring isn’t an issue. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are 10-3 and cruising to an AFC Playoff appearance. Signing Odell would merely be adding to an embarrassment of riches.