The Minnesota Vikings just announced they’re bringing in Odell Beckham Jr., signing the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on Wednesday. This move comes after a tough run for Beckham, who failed to log a single catch through three appearances this season for the New York Giants before they released him last week. It’s wild to think a three-time Pro Bowl guy is now on a practice squad after not making an impact.
From Pro Bowl to Practice Squad: OBJ’s Recent Struggles
Seriously, it’s a head-scratcher. Beckham signed with the Giants last offseason, but his time there was super short and, well, unproductive. Zero catches in three games is not what anyone expected from a player with his resume. Remember, this is the same guy who, across 122 NFL appearances, racked up 575 catches for 7,987 receiving yards and 60 total touchdowns. That’s big-time production! But he also missed the entire 2025 season due to an NFL suspension and simply going unsigned. Now, after his Giants stint ended without a single reception, he’s landed in Minnesota, but not on the active roster.
Vikings Wideouts Hit Hard by Injuries
So, why are the 4-0 Vikings making this move now? Their wide receiver room has been slammed by injuries. Star wideout Justin Jefferson got a sprained ankle in their September 27th win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He didn’t practice last week and sat out their Week 4 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. Jordan Addison led their wide receivers that game with four catches for 52 yards, while tight end T.J. Hockenson topped all pass catchers with 13 grabs for 119 yards. Addison and Jauan Jennings led the Vikings wideouts in snaps for Week 4, with Tai Felton, Myles Price, and Jeshaun Jones also seeing offensive snaps. The Vikings also signed Jones to the practice squad and even promoted him to the active roster before waiving him and bringing him back. Jones, who plays mostly special teams, is still looking for his first career catch. With Jefferson sidelined and others stepping up, the Vikings clearly need depth, even if it’s on the practice squad.
The 4-0 Vikings are rolling right now, but they’ve got a road game coming up against the New Orleans Saints (1-3) this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. It’ll be interesting to see how Beckham’s presence, even on the practice squad, might affect the team moving forward as they navigate these receiver injuries. Maybe, just maybe, this is the fresh start he needs.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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