Vikings sign – The undefeated Vikings have added veteran Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, reuniting him with his former coaching staff ahead of a trip to New Orleans.
The Vikings arrived at the Eagan practice facility on Wednesday morning with a singular focus: preparing for an undefeated 4-0 start to meet a 1-3 New Orleans squad. By the afternoon. the team’s landscape had shifted significantly. headlined by the surprise signing of veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad.
Joining Beckham on the practice unit is receiver Jeshaun Jones. who makes his return to the fold after appearing in the 2026 debut against Miami. The moves were accompanied by internal reinforcements. as the team designated third-year center Michael Jurgens and second-year tight end Ben Yurosek to return from Injured Reserve. Both players had been sidelined since the start of the season.
For the 33-year-old Beckham, the move marks a tactical reunion. He arrives with deep institutional familiarity. having worked directly under Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips during his 2021 stint with the Rams. That pairing proved fruitful, culminating in a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Bengals. During that 2021 playoff run. Beckham served as a critical target. hauling in 21 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns—including a pivotal 17-yard opening score in the championship game—before an injury cut his night short with 52 yards to his name.
Beyond the playbook, the connection runs personal. A New Orleans native, Beckham maintains a close friendship with Vikings star Justin Jefferson. Their roots trace back to LSU. where Beckham played from 2011 to 2013. sharing a field with Jordan Jefferson. Justin’s older brother. before the Giants selected him 12th overall in the 2014 draft. Minnesota last saw him during the preseason opener, when he briefly reunited with the New York franchise. Over a 122-game career, he has accumulated 575 receptions, 7,987 yards, and 59 touchdowns.
The timing of these arrivals—balancing veteran experience with the activation of young core pieces—signals a clear intent to sustain the momentum of an undefeated opening month. With Jurgens and Yurosek back in the mix and a familiar face added to the receiver room. the organization is banking on experience to navigate the challenges of the coming weeks.
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