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Odell Beckham Jr., now signed with the Vikings’ practice squad, will wear jersey number 9, a choice he humorously attributes to Justin Jefferson’s skills being partly inspired by his own. During a press conference, Beckham praised Jefferson and shared their history from LSU, where they were both part of the football program at different times. Beckham’s move adds depth to Minnesota's roster as Jefferson recovers from an ankle injury sustained in the previous game against Miami.
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Odell Beckham Jr., formerly of the New York Giants, will wear No. 9 for the Minnesota Vikings after joining their practice squad. This number was previously worn by J.J. McCarthy, who was drafted 10th overall by the Vikings and recently traded to the Giants due to an injury to Jaxson Dart. During a press conference on Wednesday, Beckham humorously tied his jersey choice to teammate Justin Jefferson, saying it's because Jefferson’s game is partly influenced by him. The two share a friendship, as Beckham was teammates with Jefferson’s brother Jordan for one season at LSU. Beckham expressed admiration for Jefferson and mentioned the potential for Jefferson to become "the best to ever do it."
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Odell Beckham Jr. is taking a pretty notorious number now that he’s signed with the Vikings’ practice squad.
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he → take → squad
The ex-Giants receiver will wear No. 9 in Minnesota, the number that was worn by J.J. McCarthy, who was taken 10th overall by the Vikings and was recently traded, ironically, to Big Blue in the wake of the season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart.
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who → wear → Dart
However, the receiver joked that the number choice was for another reason.
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choice → joke → reason
“The reason I picked 9 is Justin [Jefferson] got half his game from me,” Beckham joked with reporters on Wednesday amid an answer praising the fellow Vikings wide receiver.
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Beckham → pick → receiver
The two receivers share a friendship, and Beckham was even teammates with Jefferson’s older brother, Jordan, for one season while at LSU.
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Beckham → share → LSU
Beckham had played at LSU from 2011-13 and played one season with Jordan as his quarterback.
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Beckham → play → quarterback
“It’s amazing what he’s done.
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he → ’ → what
It’ll be amazing to get to see him up close and personal,” Beckham told reporters about Jefferson.
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Beckham → get → Jefferson
“And also get to see what he’s going to do for the rest of is career, god willing.
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god → get → rest
He’s got a chance to be the best to ever do it.
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He → get → it
It’s pretty special to be able to be here with him.”
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It → ’ → him
Beckham added: “Just being able to see him since coming in those days at LSU, his big brother was my quarterback, so it’s a lot of history there.
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it → add → history
Beckham’s addition to the Vikings’ practice squad gives Minnesota added depth.
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addition → give → depth
Jefferson was limited in practice on Wednesday after missing Sunday’s game against Miami due to a sprained ankle.
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Jefferson → limit → ankle
Jordan Addison did not practice as he’s been working through minor hamstring soreness.
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he → practice → soreness
Beckham began the season with the Giants, but was cut by the team on Sept. 29.
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Beckham → begin → Sept.
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