How the Seahawks can trade for star WR Odell Beckham Jr this offseason

What would it take for Seahawks to get the deal done

The original trade that landed Beckham in Cleveland brought the Giants a serviceable safety in Jabrill Peppers, a first-round pick and a third-round pick. It is difficult to know just how much his value has dropped over this past year with the drama he caused in the locker room, and lack of production. What I can tell you, it will take at least a first round pick this year.

My Projected trade:

Seattle trades:

2020 1st round pick
2021 3rd round pick

Cleveland trades:

Odell Beckham Jr
2021 5th round pick

This year’s draft is filled with top tier wide receiver prospects, Cleveland may be more open to the trade knowing they can get a player on a significantly lower cap hit, with a similar ceiling in the draft. This would allow the Browns to draft a wide receiver who would be able to develop alongside Baker Mayfield.

The draft is always a gamble, but they are saying this years crop has the potential to rival 2014’s class that brought Sammy Watkins, Allen Robinson, Brandon Cooks, DeVante Adams and Odell Beckham.

Meanwhile, Seattle has a very young team and could benefit from some additional proven entities on offense. We also have nearly $73 million in cap space for this upcoming year. A large chunk of that could go to Clowney, Reed and Ifedi if Seattle so chooses. Even if all 3 are re-signed there should be at least $40 million left after the extensions. More than enough to absorb Beckham’s $14.25 million cap hit and have breathing room.

There is also potential Seattle makes several cap saving cuts in the offseason. Seattle could cut Justin Britt ($8.75 million), Ed Dickson ($3.4 Million), and Ethan Pocic ($1.1 million) and gain an additional $13 million in cap room. This is more than enough to secure our free agents, extend our players and pursue some other teams free agents in the market.

In conclusion, Odell is just 27 years old and is under contract through 2023 with his largest cap hit only amassing $15.75 million for the remainder of the deal. This contract in the current NFL Landscape isn’t even top 15 for wide receivers. As the cap continues to grow year by year, this should look like pocket change by the time the 2022-2023 seasons come around.

Meanwhile, If Browns believe Beckham has too much personality for their team, they could trade him away and only incur a $2.75 million dead cap hit this season and simply wash their hands of the situation. This could be a win-win for both organizations. A win for the Seahawks is what we’re all about.