GM Les Snead says Los Angeles Rams 'definitely' want Odell Beckham Jr. back, seeking 'win-win' deal with Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead says that the team «definitely» wants to re-sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., one of the biggest names still available in the second week of NFL free agency.

But in a video call with reporters on Tuesday, Snead called it a complex situation given that Beckham is coming off a serious knee injury. In that sense, he said re-signing Beckham would be similar to the receiver's midseason arrival in 2021 given that his recovery from ACL surgery will likely keep him out well past the start of the 2022 season.

«We would definitely appreciate him being a part of that diversity of [pass-catchers] we were talking about, and coming in obviously later in the season and kind of finishing things off with him,» Snead said. «So similar to last year, although different circumstances.»

As for Aaron Donald's contract situation, Snead was asked if the franchise and its star defensive tackle are close to a new deal.

«We definitely have chatted with Aaron, his representation,» Snead said. «And we're trying to come up with a win-win solution to reward Aaron but still definitely be able to continue trying to compete as a team at the highest level. So we're in progress there.»

Snead was asked if Von Miller's departure in free agency complicates the situation with Donald.

«That would be an interesting question for Aaron,» he said. «I know Aaron has articulated to us that he would like to be back and he would definitely like to continue to try to do special things, not only as an individual player but as a team. So that's been articulated. But losing Von in particular, that would be a question that Aaron would be best [to answer].»

Beckham Jr., 29, signed with the Rams in November after he was waived by