Overview
- The Vikings announced Wednesday that they signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad as a short-term depth addition.
- Beckham was released by the New York Giants on Sept. 29 after three games in which he played about 20 offensive snaps, drew one target and recorded no catches.
- Minnesota can elevate Beckham for up to three game days without signing him to the 53-man roster, which would let the team use him temporarily if injuries force it to do so.
- Beckham’s recent history includes a torn ACL in the Super Bowl, a six-game suspension that kept him out for the 2025 season, and limited production in 2024–2026, so an immediate big impact is uncertain.
- The signing addresses a thin receiver room for a 4-0 Vikings team that ranks near the bottom in passing yards and is working through Justin Jefferson’s ankle issue.