Social media imagines Julio Jones’ reaction to Odell Beckham’s record deal
Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver.
The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowl receiver with the franchise for another six seasons.
“We got him until he's 108,” general manager Dave Gettleman quipped. “I never worried whether or not we would get it done. I’m pleased, because the litmus test for a contract is that neither side is ticked off before the ink can dry, and neither side should be ticked off. It’s a very fair deal.”
In his first four seasons, Beckham has caught 313 passes for 4,424 yards and 38 touchdowns.
While terms were not disclosed, the deal with the 25-year-old, 2014 first-rounder is worth about $95 million with $65 million guaranteed.
Beckham’s $19 million average salary would top the $17 million earned by Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His $95 million deal also tops the $82.5 million deal receiver Mike Evans has with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Here's a look at how social media envisioned the reactions of Beckham and and Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones, who had his contract adjusted this offseason:
Odell Beckham Jr getting $95M, $65M guaranteed....
— Nitro Zeus (@dr_sojo) August 27, 2018
Julio Jones to Falcons: pic.twitter.com/Dv9Ue7kBix
Odell Beckham Jr. has agreed to a five-year extension with the Giants worth $95 million - $65 million total guaranteed.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2018
His career 94.1 receiving yards per game is the second-most in NFL history among players with at least 40 games played, behind only Julio Jones' 95.3. pic.twitter.com/0Wck4OdURg
Odell Beckham Jr. just signed a 5-year deal worth $95 million, with $65 million guaranteed. He’s now the highest-paid receiver in the NFL and this is how @OBJ_3, @Sterl_shep3, and the @Giants locker room celebrated. 💰💰💰 pic.twitter.com/eBxwcsHjhy
— Tim and Sid (@timandsid) August 27, 2018
Live look at Odell Beckham pic.twitter.com/Nb72XAw7cd
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) August 27, 2018
Odell Beckham Jr. could buy 237,500 kicking nets with his new $95M contract#RingerNFL pic.twitter.com/vfR4n1lag6
— The Ringer (@ringer) August 27, 2018
Odell Beckham, goodness gracious pic.twitter.com/O5bE6HzcPb
— Cons (@CaptainCons) August 27, 2018
Live look at Julio Jones reacting to Odell Beckham's new contract pic.twitter.com/4hYQhaOSdd
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) August 27, 2018
Julio Jones: 43 TDs in 95 games
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) August 28, 2018
DeAndre Hopkins: 36 TDs in 79 games
Odell Beckham Jr.: 38 TDs in 47 games
When Julio Jones came across the Odell Beckham news pic.twitter.com/Ugx1Efhjcm
— The Buñker Meñtality (@TBM929) August 28, 2018
When Julio Jones sees the Odell Beckham Jr contract pic.twitter.com/Vf7DcMbpAF
— Jared (@JaredLankes) August 27, 2018
Antonio Brown and Julio Jones calling their agents after seeing Odell Beckham Jr’s new $95M deal.... pic.twitter.com/2J2mEsIsDQ
— Austin (@AustinLatest) August 27, 2018
Odell Beckham Jr does not deserve to be the highest paid WR. What a joke. I'd take Antonio Brown and Julio Jones any day.
— SpideyMj26 (@spidey2626) August 27, 2018
