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Odell Beckham Jr. joins Vikings practice squad

Vikings lock up former Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. on a practice squad deal, sparking talks of a quick promotion.

By · Published October 7, 2026  20:47 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  21:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Vikings lock up former Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. on a practice squad deal, sparking talks of a quick promotion.
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The Vikings could add a marquee receiver as the Giants lose a veteran wideout, a shift noted in the first report. Bleacher Report announced that Odell Beckham Jr. had agreed to a contract with Minnesota, citing "full details" of the deal released after his separation from the New York Giants. NBC Sports and NFL.com later confirmed that the signing placed Beckham on Minnesota’s practice squad rather than the active roster.

The reports also indicated that the practice squad role offers Beckham an opportunity to train with the Vikings while the team evaluates his fit within their offensive scheme. None of the five outlets reported a denial; each aligns on Beckham’s practice‑squad status and O’Connell’s openness to promotion. The current picture is a contract that keeps Beckham in Minnesota’s practice pool, with the next step contingent on the coaching staff’s decision later this week.

With the Vikings’ receiving corps currently dealing with injuries, the potential elevation could address depth concerns, though no timeline beyond the immediate week was provided.

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Which team released Odell Beckham Jr. before he joined the Vikings?

He was released by the New York Giants.

What roster status does Odell Beckham Jr. hold with the Vikings after the signing?

He is on Minnesota’s practice squad.

What possibility did Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell mention regarding Beckham’s role?

He said the team could elevate Beckham to the active roster within the week.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Minnesota Vikings NFL Practice Squad Kevin O'Connell

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