Odell Beckham Jr. will get his first Vikings chance as they activate him for Week 5

Big Blue cut Odell Beckham Jr. on Sept. 29 and joined Minnesota's practice squad earlier this week.

By Andrew Battifarano · New York Post

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:45 PM

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The Minnesota Vikings are elevating Odell Beckham Jr. to their active roster for Week 5 against New Orleans.
Minnesota added Beckham for depth as receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both listed as questionable.
Beckham signed with Minnesota's practice squad after being released by the New York Giants on September 29.

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Odell Beckham Jr. is set to make his debut for the Minnesota Vikings after being elevated from the practice squad for their Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints. The move provides insurance at wide receiver, with both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison listed as questionable due to injuries.

The 33-year-old wideout joined Minnesota's practice squad following his release from the New York Giants on September 29. Beckham played only 20 offensive snaps and received a single target across three appearances during his brief return to New York earlier this season.

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