Report: Beckham a free agent after clearing waivers, Patriots reach out

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a free agent after clearing waivers Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

The former Cleveland Browns wideout becomes a free agent for the first time in his career.

The New England Patriots have been in touch with Beckham's camp, a source told Jeff Howe of The Athletic.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks reportedly have a strong interest in Beckham, who sees the NFC West club as his preferred landing spot.

Beckham is expected to take some time and assess the best possible situation for him with several options available, a source told NFL reporter Josina Anderson. Players such as Von Miller, Justin Jefferson, and Darius Slay have pitched the star receiver on potentially joining their respective franchises.

Although the Browns removed the final two years of Beckham's deal before placing him on waivers Monday, any team that claimed Beckham would've had to pay his $7.2-million salary for the rest of the season.

Cleveland still owes the 29-year-old $4.25 million in termination pay under the terms of a settlement agreement, per MMQB's Albert Breer.

The Browns released Beckham after the three-time Pro Bowler had an apparent disagreement with the team's front office and quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Beckham's relationship with the Browns seemingly reached a crossroads last week when his father, Odell Beckham Sr., shared a video on social media of Mayfield either missing on throws to Beckham or not looking in the receiver's direction.