Jerry Jones: Cowboys close to signing Beckham

The Dallas Cowboys are seemingly on the verge of signing free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after months of speculation about his next NFL destination.

"Odell's going to join us," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told USA Today Sports' Jarrett Bell. "There's a good chance he will, with the complete goal of getting ready for a playoff game or two, and then I'll look to the future. But most of it being about now."

Jones added that the deal, which will be for the rest of the season, could become official after Dallas' game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs have been the other main contenders for the wideout's services.

Beckham is coming off a torn ACL he suffered in last season's Super Bowl while playing for the Los Angeles Rams.

The 30-year-old recently visited the Cowboys, but his chances of landing there took a hit after Dallas was reportedly concerned Beckham wouldn't be able to play until mid-January or potentially not until the 2023 campaign.

The Cowboys brought in former Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton on Monday to bolster a group that also includes CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup.

However, Jones is optimistic about Beckham's health.

"He's been working out," Jones said, "and of course he's extraordinary."

After being cut by the Cleveland Browns midway through the 2021 campaign, Beckham returned to form with the Rams. He racked up 305 yards and five touchdowns in eight regular-season games and 288 yards and two scores in the postseason.