The Baltimore Ravens introduced Odell Beckham Jr. during Thursday’s press conference.
Speaking to reporters alongside head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta, Beckham naturally fielded questions about Lamar Jackson. While he’s talked to the quarterback, the wideout called life “uncertain” when asked if he received any assurances about Jackson staying with the Ravens.
“The goal is to come here and have that possibility to play with him, and I’m excited about that opportunity,” Beckham said.
OBJ on his decision: pic.twitter.com/6AywD5h6DZ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 13, 2023
On whether he got assurances from Lamar Jackson that the QB will be here, Odell Beckham Jr says “life is uncertain.” And says, “My thoughts would be, he”ll be here and I know these two want him here.”
GM Eric DeCosta reiterates that he wants Lamar here.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2023
Beckham celebrated his signing with Jackson in Miami, but he sent a message to his potential new teammate during the press conference.
“Lamar, if you’re listening, I’d love to get to work with you,” Beckham said, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley.
Odell Beckham Jr. just gave a shout-out to Lamar Jackson.
“Lamar, if you’re listening, I’d love to get to work with you,” Beckham said.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) April 13, 2023
DeCosta told reporters he hasn’t talked to Jackson since signing Beckham on Sunday, but he’s optimistic they’ll get a deal done.
“Lamar is in our plans,” DeCosta said. “We’re hopeful to still get a long-term deal. He’s the right player for this team.”
The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise on Jackson, who later announced that he requested a trade last month. Yet the 2019 MVP reportedly helped recruit Beckham to Baltimore.
With or without Jackson, Beckham joins the Ravens on a one-year deal worth up to $18 million.