THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The addition of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. came together quickly Thursday, with a little help from his future teammates.
"What time he sign? 12? Probably like 10:48," Woods said after practice, when asked about that recruitment process. "Just talking with him, just heard it was real. (Cornerback) Jalen (Ramsey) got him on the line, was able to talk to him, exchanged numbers, talked to him again, and I was heading out to practice, the news broke. So, short process."
The Rams agreed to terms with Beckham Thursday afternoon, 10 days after they acquired outside linebacker Von Miller.
Take a look back through the career of the newest Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. throughout his career.
New York Giants' Odell Beckham (13) grabs a long pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Burley to set up a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham poses for a photograph with fans before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) kneels in the end zone prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham prepares to launch a touchdown pass to wide receiver Russell Shepard, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Odello Beckham Jr, de los Giants de Nueva York, festeja luego de conseguir un touchdown en el encuentro del domingo 18 de diciembre de 2016, ante los Lions de Detroit (AP Foto/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) scores a touchdown after a long run as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) attempts the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Back judge Steve Patrick (17) signals as Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) and Harrison Bryant (88) celebrate Beckham's touchdown late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13), makes his way through Dallas Cowboys defenders, past center JC Tretter (64) and Austin Hooper (81) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown late in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., center, scores in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, right, and defensive back Antone Exum (38) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs a route during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The flashy, fashionable wide receiver sported an expensive watch, worth over $250,000, during his debut Sunday. The NFL plans to speak with Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. about wearing a watch in games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is hit by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs after the catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Giants' Odell Beckham (13) celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, right, works to dodge a tackle by Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and tight end Evan Engram (88) celebrate Beckham's touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Devante Bond (59) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates a touchdown catch during a week 10 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday November 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. There's plenty at stake when the Giants (10-4) visit Philadelphia (5-9) on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to avoid a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety Ed Reynolds (30) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Odell Beckham Jr. has been the team's big-play threat in his two seasons. Last year, he did it almost by himself because the team didn't have a consistent No. 2 receiver. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., right, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. The Cardinals won 37-14. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) attempts to catch a pass while warming up prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a catch while defended by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Tavon Wilson (31) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 32-23. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a touchdown catch against the defense of Miami Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham (40) during a NFL football game Sunday Nov. 24, 2019 in Cleveland.The Browns defeated the Dolphins 41-24. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates a touchdown in the endzone during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns beat the Bengals 35-30. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. (13) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, East Rutherford, NJ. The Eagles defeated the Giants 34-13. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants' Odell Beckham, left, catches a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. (13) runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, December 11, 2016 East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 10-7. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates his touchdown catch during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates a touchdown catch during a week 12 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a touchdown catch during a week 5 NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Washington Redskins' Bashaud Breeland (26) during the second half an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) is covered by diving Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) as he drags his feet in bounds while catching a third quarter touchdown pass initially ruled out of bounds, later reversed upon review, tying the score at 24-24 during the NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Giants won the game 31-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. New York won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) breaks free for a touchdown reception in action against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday November 6, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a touchdown catch during a week 10 NFL football game against the New England Patriots on November 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey ( Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. dives into the end zone to score a touchdown in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won the game, 27-7. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford defends on the play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates his 3rd touchdown catch during a week 15 football game against the Washington Redskins on December 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Both personally and from afar, Beckham's new Los Angeles teammates are well aware of Beckham's talents.
Stafford was a Pro Bowl teammate of Beckham's and distinctly remembers working with him both in practice and in games during that time.
"He made some great plays in that game," Stafford said, alluding to Beckham's five catches for 89 yards. "Had him on like a flag route that I told him, if I touch my shoulder, he needed to run a pump, and he basically shoots it through the safety. He was like, 'Hey, you want me to go in front of him or behind them?' And I was like, 'I don't care. Just don't slow down.' And he ended up going behind them. I think it was (former Browns safety Donte) Whitner at the time. Threw a ball up, and he made a great diving catch in that one. So yeah, I mean, in practice, it's not a real serious practice, but he was still doing this stuff where he's making front-handed, one-handed catches and doing all that kind of stuff. It's impressive what he can do when the ball's in the air."
That was one of three Pro Bowl selections so far for Beckham, who has tallied 504 catches for 7,062 yards and 51 touchdowns in 88 career games since being chosen 12th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.
"His resume speaks for himself, and what he's been able to do on a football field over the course of his career, I think people forget a little bit about how good he is, what he's been able to do," Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp said. "His ability to separate, stretch the field. He's done it all in terms of getting down the field, he's worked underneath routes, he's done the intermediate stuff. So a guy that's done all of that and a very explosive football player, so excited about it."
Added Woods: "A dynamic receiver. You see what he can do in all shades of the game, whether it's option routes, or taking 'em deep, intermediate routes, I think he's just a great addition."
The goal of the large group phone call, according to Woods, was making Beckham "feel comfortable and confident to come join our team and our receiver room, join what we have going on." In the conversation that followed between the two receivers, Woods told Beckham what it was like in the Rams' offense and within its receiver room.
Collectively, he, Kupp and Stafford are looking forward to the opportunity ahead.
"It's an opportunity for us as a team, it's an opportunity for him to come in here and prove himself to us," Stafford said. "What our room is about in the receiver room is pretty special. I know he'll fit right in and just continue to get better, and hopefully it will help us as a team."
