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Is Odell Beckham Jr. Playing Today? Why WR Has Not Caught a Pass for Minnesota

Prior to Sunday’s NFL action, the Minnesota Vikings elevated former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad.They did so despite Beckham Jr. having only recently signed with the Vikings during the week. Minnesota signed the…

By Jose Esquer · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:48 PM

Key Things to Know

Odell Beckham Jr. was declared inactive for the Minnesota Vikings' Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints.
Minnesota elevated Beckham from the practice squad on Saturday following his signing earlier in the week.
Beckham has two remaining practice squad elevations before the Vikings must add him to the active roster.

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Odell Beckham Jr. was listed as inactive for the Minnesota Vikings' Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Although Minnesota elevated the veteran wide receiver from their practice squad ahead of the game, he did not suit up after star receiver Justin Jefferson was cleared to play.

Beckham joined Minnesota after being released by the New York Giants, where he failed to record a reception across three regular-season games. Saturday's elevation counts as the first of three permitted elevations for Beckham before the Vikings must sign him to the 53-man roster.

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Is Odell Beckham Jr. Playing Today? Why WR Has Not Caught a Pass for Minnesota

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