Falcons Eyeing Veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr. for Depth Role

Connections to HC Kevin Stefanski and QB Tua Tagovailoa could help bring OBJ to Atlanta

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:57am

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The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly considering signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to add depth and experience to their receiving corps. Beckham, who sat out the 2025 season, has previous connections to Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that could make Atlanta an appealing landing spot as he looks to make a comeback.

Why it matters

The Falcons have a talented group of pass-catchers led by Drake London, but could use a veteran presence to complement their young receivers. Beckham's experience and playmaking ability, if he can stay healthy, could provide a valuable boost to the Falcons' offense as they look to build around quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The details

The Falcons have already added Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus to their receiving room this offseason, but CBS Sports' John Breech believes they could still be interested in bringing in Beckham as a potential No. 2 or No. 3 option. Beckham has familiarity with Stefanski's offense from their time together in Cleveland, where he totaled over 1,500 yards. He also has experience catching passes from Tagovailoa, which could ease his transition to Atlanta.

  • Beckham recently told reporter Kay Adams that he's looking forward to hearing from teams after sitting out the 2025 season.
  • Beckham showcased his skills at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, making several highlight plays that may have caught the attention of NFL teams.

The players

Kevin Stefanski

The head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, who previously worked with Odell Beckham Jr. during his time with the Cleveland Browns.

Tua Tagovailoa

The starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, who has also previously played with Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr.

A veteran wide receiver who is looking to make a comeback to the NFL after sitting out the 2025 season.

Drake London

The top wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, who could benefit from the addition of a veteran like Odell Beckham Jr.

Jahan Dotson

A wide receiver recently signed by the Atlanta Falcons to add depth to their receiving corps.

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What they’re saying

“The Falcons have Drake London at the top of their receiving depth chart, but things get kind of murky after that. The Falcons did add Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus, but this is a team that should probably add some more receiving help if they can get their hands on it and that's where Beckham would come in.”

— John Breech, CBS Sports Writer

“As a No. 2, or more likely, No. 3 receiver, Beckham might not put up huge numbers, but he could offer some veteran leadership.”

— John Breech, CBS Sports Writer

What’s next

The Falcons will continue to monitor Odell Beckham Jr.'s situation and evaluate whether he could be a fit for their roster as they look to round out their receiving corps ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The potential addition of Odell Beckham Jr. could provide valuable veteran experience and depth to the Falcons' receiving group, especially with his prior connections to head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. While Beckham may not be the dominant force he once was, he could still contribute in a complementary role and help the Falcons' offense reach new heights.