Odell Beckham Jr. inked a deal with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad this Wednesday, and if you’re a fantasy manager, your ears probably perked up… before deflating immediately. Yeah, you read that right: *practice squad*. For a player with his resume, it’s a move that certainly raised some eyebrows across the league.
The Stacked Room OBJ Walks Into
This isn’t some wide-open receiver corps OBJ is joining. The Vikings already boast some serious talent in that room. You’ve got Justin Jefferson, obviously a top-tier guy. Then there’s Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, and even their 2025 third-round pick, Tai Felton, already making waves. If OBJ even gets called up to the 53-man roster, he’d be slotted in behind three, maybe even four, other capable wideouts on the depth chart. That’s a steep hill to climb just to see the field, let alone get meaningful targets.
Don’t Even Think About It, Fantasy Fans
So, what does this mean for your fantasy team? Let’s be blunt: don’t count on him. Seriously. Starting on the practice squad means there’s zero guarantee he even gets a call-up. And even if he does, being behind that many established guys, his chances of getting enough snaps or targets to be fantasy-relevant are basically non-existent. It’s just not advisable to consider him for any kind of fantasy production right now. Keep those waiver wires humming, because it won’t be for OBJ.
The article mentions more information and analysis is coming soon, but for now, the message is clear. It’s tough to see a path for Odell Beckham Jr. to make an immediate impact, at least in a fantasy sense. What happens next? We’ll have to wait and see if he ever gets that call-up to the main roster, but don’t hold your breath for a weekly starter.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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