Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Vikings practice squad
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Odell Beckham Jr. has joined the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, announced on October 7, 2026. This marks a reunion with head coach Kevin O'Connell, who was the offensive coordinator during Beckham's Super Bowl LVI victory with the Rams in the 2021 season. Beckham played three games for the Giants this season without recording a catch. In addition, the Vikings have signed receiver Jeshaun Jones to their practice squad and welcomed back center Michael Jurgens and tight end Ben Yurosek from injured reserve.
- •Beckham was previously with the Giants this season.
- •He won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021.
- •The Vikings also signed Jeshaun Jones to their practice squad.
- •Michael Jurgens and Ben Yurosek returned from injured reserve.
- 4:08 PMESPN — OBJ signs with Vikings on practice squad after release by Giants
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings sign veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad with passing game lagging
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. lands with new team after Giants release
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. signs with the Vikings practice squad
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. isn't done yet, WR joining Vikings practice squad
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Odell Beckham Jr. joins Vikings practice squad
"(AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad on Wednesday, adding some skill position depth and experience for their lagging offense.
"The Vikings are signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"Odell Beckham Jr., the gifted but aging and oft-injured wide receiver, has joined the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 7, 2026, 4:08 PMOBJ signs with Vikings on practice squad after release by Giants
The Vikings are signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:45 PMVikings sign veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad with passing game lagging
(AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad on Wednesday, adding some skill position depth and experience for their lagging offense.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:30 PMFormer Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. lands with new team after Giants release
After being released by the Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. is signing with the Vikings and reuniting with Kevin O'Connell.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:25 PMOdell Beckham Jr. signs with the Vikings practice squad
Former NY Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. looks to extend his career with the Minnesota Vikings
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:09 PMOdell Beckham Jr. isn't done yet, WR joining Vikings practice squad
Odell Beckham Jr., the gifted but aging and oft-injured wide receiver, has joined the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:01 PMOdell Beckham Jr. joins Vikings practice squad
Beckham is reuniting with HC Kevin O'Connell, who was his OC with the Rams in 2021.
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