Vikings sign Odell Beckham Jr. to 53-man roster, then return him to practice squad
The gist
The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
His stint was brief, but he stays in Minnesota as receiver injuries linger.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026The Vikings signed Beckham to their practice squad, roughly a week after the Giants released him.
- Oct 10, 2026Minnesota elevated Beckham for the Saints game amid receiver injuries; Jefferson was limited in practice all week with an ankle injury and Addison's hamstring sidelined him in Wednesday's practice.
- Nov 8, 2026Reports said the Vikings were signing Beckham to the 53-man roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Bills.
Key terms
- 53-man roster
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- Pro Bowl
- The annual all-star game of the National Football League featuring the league's star players.
Source: Wikipedia