Vikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr. for upcoming Saints matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated Odell Beckham Jr. to their active roster ahead of their game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. His role in the game is uncertain due to the questionable status of fellow receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Beckham signed with the team's practice squad earlier this week and adds veteran depth to the receiving corps. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated Beckham's uniform status will depend on the health of Jefferson and Addison. The game is set to kick off at 12 p.m. CT in New Orleans.
- •Beckham Jr. signed with the Vikings' practice squad before being elevated.
- •Jefferson and Addison's questionable statuses influence Beckham's potential role.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT on Sunday.
- 8:41 PMESPN — Source: Vikings elevate OBJ but not decided whether he'll play vs. Saints
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr. ahead of Saints game, but will he play?
"While the Vikings elevated receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday's game, a source said, it's not yet decided if he'll play.
"The status of Minnesota's star receivers will dictate Odell Beckham Jr.'s role against the Saints.
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External links- ESPNOct 10, 2026, 8:41 PMSource: Vikings elevate OBJ but not decided whether he'll play vs. Saints
While the Vikings elevated receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday's game, a source said, it's not yet decided if he'll play.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 7:23 PMVikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr. ahead of Saints game, but will he play?
The status of Minnesota's star receivers will dictate Odell Beckham Jr.'s role against the Saints.
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