The Minnesota Vikings just rolled out a new face on their practice squad, and he is rocking a familiar jersey number. Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. officially signed with the team’s practice squad on Wednesday, immediately taking over the No. 9. This isn’t just a routine signing, given the speed of events surrounding it.
The Rapid Turnover of Number 9
That No. 9 isn’t just any number in Minnesota. Until very recently, it belonged to quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was traded away to the Giants on September 28. Talk about a quick change. It means OBJ is stepping into a number still fresh from its previous wearer. It’s a quick turnaround for the number, and for the player now sporting it.
OBJ’s Whirlwind Start to the Season
And let’s be real, Beckham himself has had a whirlwind start to the NFL season. He actually kicked off the year playing for those same Giants, the team McCarthy just went to. But that stint was short lived, with New York releasing him on September 29, just one day after McCarthy’s trade. Now, less than a week later, he’s back on a roster, albeit the practice squad, and ready to get back on the field wearing purple and gold.
It’s a wild ride for OBJ this early in the season, and it’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the Vikings’ practice squad. Keep an eye on that new No. 9.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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