Odell Beckham Jr. hilariously ties his new Vikings jersey number to Justin Jefferson

Odell Beckham Jr. is taking a pretty notorious number now that he’s signed with the Vikings' practice squad.

By Christian Arnold · New York Post

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:38 AM

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Odell Beckham Jr. joked he chose jersey No. 9 because Justin Jefferson learned half his game from him.
Beckham signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad after being cut by the New York Giants.
The veteran receiver previously played alongside Jefferson's older brother, Jordan, at LSU.

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Odell Beckham Jr. joked that he chose jersey No. 9 with the Minnesota Vikings because star receiver Justin Jefferson got half of his game from him. Beckham recently signed to the Vikings' practice squad after being released by the New York Giants on Sept. 29.

Beckham noted a long personal history with the Jefferson family, having previously played at LSU with Jefferson's older brother Jordan. His arrival provides depth for Minnesota while Jefferson and Jordan Addison manage injuries.

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