Vikings’ Odell Beckham Jr. gamble has a clear path to paying off quickly

The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad following his recent release by the New York Giants. Chris Schad of The Viking Age argues that Beckham has a clear opportunity to earn a spot on the active roster due to current injuries to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Head coach Kevin O'Connell could utilize Beckham quickly given Minnesota's upcoming schedule.

Schad notes that Minnesota faces a struggling New Orleans Saints defense before heading into a bye week, offering Beckham time to master the playbook. With Vikings receivers outside of Jefferson and Addison producing just five catches for 29 yards across the first four weeks, the writer suggests the bar is low for Beckham to carve out a viable offensive role.