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Vikings Bring Odell Beckham Jr. Aboard on Practice Squad
The team adds the veteran receiver alongside another wideout while dealing with injuries at the position.
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Practice Squad Move
The Vikings signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad along with Jeshaun Jones. The addition comes after the Giants released Beckham following three games in which he played 19 snaps and recorded no catches.
Team Context and Connections
Minnesota sits at 4-0 despite an offense ranked among the league's lowest. The move reunites Beckham with head coach Kevin O'Connell from their time together on the Rams that won Super Bowl LVI. He also shares a connection with assistant head coach Frank Smith from their 2024 stint with the Dolphins.
Injury Situation at Receiver
Star receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a sprained left ankle in Week 3, missed Week 4 and remains questionable for Week 5. The team had signed veteran Jauan Jennings to serve as the No. 3 option behind Jefferson and Jordan Addison, though Jennings has managed only two catches for nine yards on four targets across three games after missing one contest for personal reasons.
Beckham's Recent and Career Numbers
At 33 years old, Beckham last appeared in the NFL during the 2024 season with the Dolphins, where he caught nine passes for 54 yards. He was originally selected by the Giants with the No. 12 pick in 2014 and has accumulated 575 catches for 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns over his career, which also includes time with the Ravens.
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