The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. This move comes a week after the New York Giants released him following a minimal impact during his reunion. Beckham was one of two receivers signed, along with Jeshaun Jones. He and coach Kevin O'Connell won Super Bowl LVI together with the Los Angeles Rams, and he also played for Vikings assistant head coach Frank Smith with the Miami Dolphins in 2024.
The Vikings have started 4-0 despite an offense ranking among the NFL's worst. Star receiver Justin Jefferson sprained his left ankle in Week 3, missed Week 4, and is questionable for Week 5. The team had signed Jauan Jennings as the No. 3 receiver behind Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but Jennings has struggled, catching only two passes for nine yards.
Beckham, 33, played 19 snaps in three games with the Giants without a catch. He is hoping to revive his career after not playing in the NFL since 2024, when he had nine catches for 54 yards with the Dolphins. He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens and has 575 career catches for 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns.
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