Weeks After Signing $15M Ravens Deal, Odell Beckham Jr. Drops a Massive Statement About His NFL Future: “Going to Give It My All”

Who doesn’t love a comeback story? Something similar might be the case with former Giants, Odell Beckham Jr., who set the NFL world ablaze after sealing a mammoth one-year, $15 million deal with the Ravens. And as it turns out, OBJ is already pondering his future in Baltimore as well as in the NFL, especially after spending the entire 2022 season on the bench.

Speaking to The Athletic’s Dan Pompei, Beckham expressed his eagerness to give it his all in the upcoming season. “I’m thinking like this is my last year. I’m going to give it my all this year. And then if something happens after that, we can go from there,” he said.

Having faced numerous challenges in recent years, Beckham Jr. also revealed that he went through significant hardship and, at one point, he even thought his career was over.

Odell Beckham Jr. says he is “thinking like this is my last year”

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He did, however, make up his mind to continue playing and chose to return in the 2023 season. During the offseason, Beckham was not initially considering the Baltimore Ravens as his top destination. Admitting his initial resistance, he said, “If I’m honest, there were other places I wanted to go. I wasn’t necessarily a Ravens fan because the Ravens always whipped my as*.”

However, the Ravens ultimately emerged as the highest bidder, offering him a one-season contract worth $15 million. It’s certainly a positive turn of events for the three-time Pro Bowler, who has frequently grappled with depression.

Overcoming Adversity: Odell Beckham Jr.’s Battle with Depression

Following his Super Bowl LVI victory, Odell Beckham Jr. has openly discussed his battle with depression and the challenges he’s faced in recent years. Despite the hardships, it is evident that he is determined to give his everything on the field. He has an unwavering fire burning within to prove he still has it in him. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Beckham opened up about the struggles during the offseason.

“After the bowl, havin’ Zydn [son], battling depression, and being at such highs [and] lows at the same time put me in a really bad spot,” Beckham candidly wrote.

 

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However, he firmly believes in the power of choice in life. His journey hasn’t been a walk on a rose bed, but the star wideout chose to overcome his struggles. He vows to move forward and get out of the metaphorical mud.