Minnesota Vikings bring Odell Beckham Jr. up from practice squad for game against Saints

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-10 · by Matt Reigle

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The Minnesota Vikings have brought Odell Beckham Jr. up from their practice squad for this week’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Although Beckham has not been active in games this season and his last action with the Giants was limited, the move provides an option if top receivers Justin Jefferson or Jordan Addison are unable to play due to injuries. Jefferson is dealing with an ankle issue and Addison has a hamstring injury, though coach Kevin O'Connell remains optimistic about Jefferson’s condition progressing positively.
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Story summary

Odell Beckham Jr., a veteran wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, will be elevated ahead of their game against the New Orleans Saints. While Beckham hasn't recorded any receptions this season and was only targeted once in three games with the New York Giants, his elevation suggests the Vikings have options if top receivers Justin Jefferson (with an ankle issue) or Jordan Addison (suffering from a hamstring injury) are unable to play. Though Beckham's return to New York did not meet expectations, this move provides him and the team some flexibility.

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“Article A discusses Odell Beckham Jr. choosing his jersey number and joking about it, while Article B reports on him being elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a game.”
New York Post
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“While both articles discuss Odell Beckham Jr. joining the Vikings, Article A reports his signing with the practice squad, while Article B details him being elevated to the active roster for a game.”

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Narrative

While his return to New York didn't exactly pan out, Odell Beckham Jr. is already getting a chance to show what he can do in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
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While his return to New York didn't exactly pan out, Odell Beckham Jr. is already getting a chance to show what he can do in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. asserted
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Or, at least he can show what he can do standing on the sideline with pads on. asserted
pads → show → sideline
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
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If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
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It's been reported that the team is elevating the veteran wide receiver from the practice squad ahead of this week's game against the New Orleans Saints. asserted
team → report → Saints
That doesn't mean Beckham will see any game action, but it gives the Vikings options if they're without top wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, both listed as questionable. asserted
they → mean → receivers
The 11-year NFL veteran out of LSU hasn't logged a single reception this season and was only targeted once in three games with the Giants. asserted
veteran → log → Giants
But, hey, the warm-up highlights were electrifying! asserted
highlights → warm → ?
Jefferson is dealing with an ankle issue, while Addison has a hamstring injury. asserted
Addison → deal → injury
According to ESPN, head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Jefferson — who has been out of action since late September — is headed in the right direction. uncertain
who → accord → direction
"He progressed throughout the week," he said. asserted
he → progress → week
"So much of it is just how he feels after getting some work today. asserted
he → feel → work
And we still have quite a bit of time between the rest of the day, tomorrow, and obviously into game day to make that determination based upon what's best for our football team and Justin. asserted
what → have → team
" If Beckham is called upon, it's a prime opportunity to show that he can still contribute offensively on a front-running team like the 4-0 Vikings. asserted
he → call → Vikings
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