Odell Beckham Jr., Ryan Tannehill Best Landing Spots After 2024 NFL Draft

Jack MurrayApril 28, 2024

Odell Beckham Jr., Ryan Tannehill Best Landing Spots After 2024 NFL Draft

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    BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 28: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens runs out of the tunnel prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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    The NFL Draft is officially over and some NFL free agents may have an easier time figuring out possible fits on rosters.

    Eleven quarterbacks and 35 wide receivers came off the board during the draft, which means that several teams may not be searching for any replenishments at those positions.

    Others may look at their current position groups and see a need to add. That is where players like Ryan Tannehill and Odell Beckham Jr. could come in handy.

    Tannehill sits in free agency after spending the last five seasons with the Tennessee Titans. While the 35-year-old may not be the most ideal starting option for teams, he could be a solid veteran option on the bench.

    Beckham spent the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens after missing the 2022 season with a torn ACL. He could also serve as a solid depth option for a team with other solid receivers.

    Here's a look at some potential suitors for both free agents.

Odell Beckham Jr.

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    BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 28:  Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) warms up prior to the Kansas City Chiefs game versus the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on January 28, 2024 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.  (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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    Best Landing Spots: New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders

    Beckham chose to head to the Baltimore Ravens during last year's free agent frenzy, and he served as a reliable depth option for the AFC juggernaut.

    He contributed 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games for the Ravens, helping the team earn a 13-4 regular season record and earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

    The New York Jets are truly looking to go all in with Aaron Rodgers in 2024. The team lost him after he went down with a torn Achilles just four plays into the 2023 season, and time is limited with the 40-year-old at the position.

    The Jets have Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams on the depth chart and took Malachi Corley in the third round of the 2024 draft. Still, adding another established weapon for Rodgers would be a solid use of the team's remaining $10 million in cap space.

    The Pittsburgh Steelers made a splash this offseason, acquiring both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to stabilize the quarterback room. The franchise also parted ways with Diontae Johnson and will enter 2024 with a relatively inexperienced receiving core.

    Beckham could add experience to that group while also providing insight into the Ravens offense. He could certainly be a solid use of the remaining $19 million on the team's salary cap.

    The Washington Commanders just took Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick in the Draft and also snagged Luke McCaffrey in the third-round. The franchise is looking to rebound from a 4-13 season and Beckham could again serve in that depth role.

    While this would put a damper on Beckham's contention chances, he could potentially be involved with a franchise taking a step in the right direction.

Ryan Tannehill

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    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 07: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs onto the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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    Best Landing Spots: Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers

    Ryan Tannehill's tenure as the Tennessee Titans starter ended during the 2023 season.

    He led the team to a 3-5 record and had just four touchdowns to seven interceptions before being benched. However, he had been a competitive quarterback in previous seasons and could potentially rekindle that with a new team.

    Additionally, the value of a strong backup quarterback was tested in 2023, so Tannehill could be sought after by teams looking for insurance at the position.

    The Chicago Bears moved on from Justin Fields in the offseason and selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the Draft. He joins a team that went 7-10 in 2023 and made some major additions to the offense in the offseason.

    However, the current second-string quarterback on the roster is Tyson Bagent, who is entering his second year in the league. While he could be a solid backup, bringing in a veteran like Tannehill could be a solid move to ensure security and provide a veteran perspective in the room.

    The Las Vegas Raiders were a team that many thought could make a splash for a quarterback in the Draft. That did not materialize, and it will enter the season with Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell and Anthony Brown on the depth chart.

    That may sound like enough, especially considering the fact that the team just signed Minshew in the offseason and O'Connell had significant experience as a rookie in 2023. However, the Raiders could be a team that has an itch that wasn't totally scratched in the draft and adding another layer with Tannehill could push the other quarterbacks during training camp.

    The Los Angeles Chargers were a team that got burned by a quarterback injury in 2023. Justin Herbert went down after just 13 games, meaning that Easton Stick was tasked with moving the team forward.

    That certainly played a part in the team's 5-12 final record, which came after it reached the postseason in 2022. The Chargers could be considered a possible contender, but having a strong option as a backup should be a priority with the team's remaining $30 million in cap space.

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