Vikings Sign $1.3 Million Veteran Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad After 3-Game Giants Exit
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 7
Vikings Sign $1.3 Million Veteran Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad After 3-Game Giants Exit
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 7
Summary
Minnesota signed 33-year-old Odell Beckham Jr. to its practice squad Wednesday, giving the veteran receiver another NFL chance after New York released him early in the season.
Beckham appeared in only three games for the Giants, logging no catches on one target over 20 snaps despite making the 53-man roster on a one-year, $1.3 million veteran-minimum deal.
The Vikings moved as their receiving corps thinned: Justin Jefferson is dealing with an ankle injury, and no Minnesota wide receiver besides Jordan Addison has more than two receptions this season.
Addison has 11 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown, while tight end T.J. Hockenson leads the team with 22 receptions for 195 yards, underscoring why Minnesota is searching for help before Week 5 at New Orleans.
Beckham said on Instagram that the Giants "got me" and denied him a real chance to contribute, but whether Minnesota elevates him for game action remains unclear.