Vikings Ink Ex-Giants Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad
The veteran receiver joins Minnesota for depth while Justin Jefferson nurses an ankle injury and the Vikings seek help for a 4-0 start.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, adding depth as star receiver Justin Jefferson recovers from an ankle injury.
- The New York Giants released Beckham on September 29, 2026, after he played 20 offensive snaps and recorded zero catches during three games, ending his brief second stint with the franchise.
- Beckham reunites with head coach Kevin O'Connell, who served as his offensive coordinator during their 2021 Super Bowl run with the Los Angeles Rams, providing Minnesota familiarity with his system.
- Despite initial elevation expectations, the Vikings listed Beckham as inactive for today's Sunday matchup against the New Orleans Saints, opting to keep him on the sidelines while Justin Jefferson returned to the lineup.
- Beckham remains on the practice squad with two elevations remaining available this season, providing the 4-0 Vikings insurance depth as they manage ongoing receiver injuries throughout the campaign.
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Vikings reportedly elevate Odell Beckham Jr. with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison questionable
The Minnesota Vikings announced they are promoting Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad to bolster their receiving corps. The decision comes as the team manages injury concerns with two of its primary pass-catchers unavailable or limited for an upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints. Justin Jefferson dealt with an ankle injury that restricted his participation throughout the week, while Jordan Addison’s hamstring injury forced him to …
Minnesota Vikings bring Odell Beckham Jr. up from practice squad for game against Saints - NEW YORK TIMES POST
While his return to New York didn’t exactly pan out, Odell Beckham Jr. is already getting a chance to show what he can do in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. Or, at least he can show what he can do standing on the sideline with pads on. This page may [...]
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
The move comes a week after 33-year-old Beckham was released from his short second stint at the New York Giants. He will initially join the practice squad of a Vikings team that has surpassed expectations to begin the season 4-0. O'Connell, who was the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator when they won the Super Bowl with Beckham in 2022, said he was excited to be reunited with the veteran. "Obviously I have a great history with him going back…
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