The Minnesota Vikings have elevated receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from their practice squad for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, a source confirmed. However, the team has not yet decided whether Beckham will be active and in uniform for the matchup. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that Beckham’s game status would likely depend on the health of injured star receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, both of whom were limited in practice and listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.
Jefferson suffered a sprained left ankle in Week 3 and missed Week 4, with his availability for the Saints game still uncertain. Addison also did not have a full day of practice last week. The Vikings also elevated receiver Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad.
Beckham, 33, was signed by Minnesota on Wednesday amid the receiving corps' injuries and limited production from No. 3 receiver Jauan Jennings, who has caught only two passes on four targets this season. O'Connell referenced Beckham’s quick readiness in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams, noting the Vikings’ system includes mechanisms to get him up to speed rapidly. Despite a 4-0 start, Minnesota’s offense ranks among the NFL’s worst.
Beckham, a former No. 12 overall pick in 2014, has 575 career catches for 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns, having played for the Giants, Browns, Ravens, and Dolphins before returning this season after a year away from the NFL.
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