Overview
- Minnesota officially elevated Odell Beckham Jr. from its practice squad to the active roster on Saturday as added depth for the Week 5 game in New Orleans.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Beckham’s actual playing status will be decided based on the final inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff and the health of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
- Beckham signed with the Vikings’ practice squad earlier this week after being released by the New York Giants and has not recorded a reception this season.
- The roster moves also included elevating receiver Jeshaun Jones and activating center Michael Jurgens and tight end Ben Yurosek from injured reserve, signaling the team is managing multiple injury uncertainties.
- The elevation uses an NFL practice‑squad rule that allows short-term promotion without a 53-man roster spot, making this a low-commitment option that could change Minnesota’s game plan if one or both top receivers are unavailable.