Vikings Elevate Odell Beckham Jr. from Practice Squad Amid Wide Receiver Injuries
The veteran receiver could see playing time against the Saints if key Vikings wideouts remain sidelined.
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from their practice squad in anticipation of their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints. This move comes as the team faces uncertainty at the wide receiver position, with both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison listed as questionable for the matchup.
Jefferson is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, while Addison is dealing with a hamstring issue. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Jefferson has shown progress in his recovery throughout the week, but the final decision on his availability will depend on how he feels and what is best for the team.
Beckham Jr., an 11-year NFL veteran, signed with the Vikings' practice squad earlier in the season. His elevation provides the team with an additional option at wide receiver should Jefferson and Addison be unable to play. He has not recorded any receptions this season, having been targeted only once in three games with the New York Giants earlier in the year before his brief return to New York did not materialize as planned.
If Beckham Jr. is called upon to play, it presents an opportunity for him to contribute offensively to the Vikings, who currently hold a 4-0 record. His potential involvement could add depth to the receiving corps during a period of injury concerns for the team's primary pass-catchers.