Report: Seahawks have strong interest in Beckham, Wilson pushing for move

The Seattle Seahawks have a strong interest in adding wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., a source told USA Today's Mike Jones.

Quarterback Russell Wilson reportedly has urged Seattle's front office to bring in Beckham, who can be claimed off waivers as early as Tuesday following his official release from the Cleveland Browns.

The Seahawks are Beckham's preferred destination, while the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints are also possible landing spots, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports.

Any team that claims Beckham will have to take on his remaining salary of $7.25 million - Seattle is one of nine clubs with the space to do so without revising other contracts.

However, Beckham reportedly prefers to become a free agent. Sources reported Sunday that the wide receiver wants to spend the rest of the 2021 campaign with a playoff contender and in a winning environment.

The Seahawks sit at 3-5 after losing two of their last three games with Wilson sidelined due to a finger injury. However, the star signal-caller could be in line to return following the team's bye in Week 10.

Seattle already boasts one of the best wideout duos in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Both receivers are on pace for 1,000-yard seasons.

Beckham struggled in six games for the Browns this season while coming off a torn ACL he suffered last year. He caught just 17-of-34 targets for 232 yards and no touchdowns with Cleveland this season.