Odell Beckham Jr.'s tenure on the Minnesota Vikings' active roster was brief, as the team cut him Tuesday to make space for quarterback Kirk Cousins, acquired in a trade with the Raiders. The Vikings then re-signed Beckham to their practice squad.
The move comes after the Vikings' disappointing "Monday Night Football" loss to the Buffalo Bills, which featured a historically poor performance from quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz completed only 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and threw two interceptions before being replaced late in the fourth quarter. Beckham was on the field for only two offensive snaps during that game and was not targeted.
Beckham, 34, joined the Vikings' practice squad in early October. This season has seen him play in just four games, beginning with a brief stint with the New York Giants, who cut him after six seasons. He did not record a catch in his limited time with the Giants and has not had a reception in the NFL since Week 14 of the 2024 season with the Dolphins.
Minnesota sent a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas for Cousins, 38. Cousins had been having a strong season with the Raiders, completing 64.1% of his passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions before the trade. He previously played for the Vikings from 2019 to 2023. If Beckham is activated to the main roster again, he is expected to have a more productive quarterback situation than he experienced during Wentz's struggles.