Vikes sign OBJ to PS

Odell Beckham Jr. is at Vikings practice today.

And so is Justin Jefferson.

LSU North. pic.twitter.com/ySzvKaf9jy

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 7, 2026

Updated story on the Vikings signing Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, with comments from Kevin O’Connell on the possibility of him playing Sunday in New Orleans.

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— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 7, 2026

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings added free agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad Wednesday, and coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility that he will play Sunday at the New Orleans Saints.

The Vikings' top two receivers, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, are nursing injuries, and No. 3 receiver Jauan Jennings has caught only two passes on four targets in his first season with the team. Jefferson (ankle) was scheduled to participate in practice Wednesday on a limited basis for the first time in two weeks, but Addison (hamstring) was expected to sit out.

Beckham would provide depth alongside two second-year receivers, Tai Felton and Myles Price, who have been alternating in the Nos. 4 and 5 roles.

Speaking Wednesday to reporters in Minnesota, O'Connell recalled how Beckham appeared in a game three days after signing with the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 season. O'Connell was the Rams' offensive coordinator at the time.

"I've seen him do it before," O'Connell said. "The good thing about our system is we've got some mechanisms that either he can quickly learn and know those are absolutes if we need to go that route in the game, if he were to be elevated."

The Vikings have started 4-0 despite an offense that has ranked among the NFL's worst. Jefferson suffered a sprained left ankle in Week 3 and missed Week 4, and his availability for Sunday's game in New Orleans has yet to be determined. O'Connell said he believed Addison's hamstring injury is minor and that he would return to practice later this week.

Jennings, who signed with the Vikings in May after spending the first five seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, missed one game for personal reasons and has largely been an afterthought in their passing game.

"I think Jauan's done a lot of really good things [blocking] in the run game for us," O'Connell said. "He's had a couple chances [in the passing game] where maybe either the rhythm and timing or just a little more detail showing up out of the group as a whole, Jauan included, [would have helped]. But we're not far off, and Jauan's going to be a guy that's going to make some plays for us."

Beckham, 33, played 19 snaps in three games with the New York Giants and did not record a catch before he was released last week. Before returning this season, he had played his first five seasons with the franchise after being selected with the No. 12 pick in 2014. Beckham was hoping to resuscitate his career after not playing in the NFL since the 2024 season, when he caught just nine passes for 54 yards with the Miami Dolphins.

Beckham has also played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. He has 575 catches for 7,987 yards with 59 touchdowns in his career.

Odell Beckham Jr. said his joke to Justin Jefferson is: “I chose 9 because you got half your game from me.” A crazy amount of mutual respect from both guys. https://t.co/OTQk2e1Ymb

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 7, 2026

Video footage of OBJ and Justin Jefferson at practice today:

(Via @KSTPSports) pic.twitter.com/EP31M9CyRX

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

I'm getting a few Adam Thielen vibes from the universe.

Hopefully this is more fruitful for everyone

My expectations are low.

JustInTime wrote:

Not adapting is patently false. Snaps and runs from shotgun are highest in KO’s tenure. He’s rapidly adapting (for him).

Calling bombs away from the shotgun isn't adapting. They actually threw a slant to Hock last week, it might be the first one I've seen in 3 years. The adapting comes verrrryyy slowwwllly.

ADOT was under 5 yards. Not exactly bombs away.

"The connection has always been there. We've always kind of talked about this moment and one day being able to play with each other, but for it to actually be here, it's definitely crazy." - @JJettas2 on @obj pic.twitter.com/z0iOtYdeG3

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 8, 2026

The right place to be 💜💛@obj pic.twitter.com/ylg1zQ5NUg

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 8, 2026

All smiles to start the work week 😀 pic.twitter.com/zr67HkFwIl

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 8, 2026

#Vikings WR Odell Beckham Jr says he used to spend time with Kyler Murray when he was drafted in the NFL, both living in Arizona:

“I’ve been around Kyler for a long time. We always kinda talked about this, crazy that you know, it happened.” pic.twitter.com/8JA8FvTWzX

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 8, 2026

#Vikings WR Odell Beckham Jr, who has known Justin Jefferson for a long time, had some high praise for him, saying he has a chance to be “one of the best to ever do it.”

“He's got a chance to be one of the best to ever do it. It's special to be able to be here with him.” pic.twitter.com/mJ0tol5VxQ

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

#Vikings WR Justin Jefferson on playing with OBJ:

“We’ve kinda talked about this moment of being able to play with each other. For it to actually be here, it’s definitely crazy.” pic.twitter.com/KHvw5aUM1M

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

Jets has been energized with this signing, OBJ is his very good friend and mentor. Whatever he's got left in the tank, he'll lay it on the line with Jefferson as his teammate. Its a competitor mentality. As far as playing Sunday, if Jets is back and Addison is ok to play, not sure why you'd see OBJ so soon after signing against the Saints. Makes more sense to get him some plays after the bye.