Vikings Add Odell Beckham Jr. to Roster Amid Fan Reactions
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Odell Beckham Jr. shares why the Minnesota Vikings were the right team for him to join.
vikings.com - Odell Beckham Jr. was selected 12th overall by the Giants in the 2014 draft.
Heavy NFL - Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed optimism about Beckham's readiness for the upcoming game against the Saints.
vikings.com - Odell Beckham Jr. is 33 years old.
vikings.com - Beckham played at LSU from 2011-2013.
vikings.com - Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
vikings.com - Jeshaun Jones was also signed to the Vikings' practice squad.
vikings.com - Michael Jurgens and Ben Yurosek were designated to return from Injured Reserve.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - Beckham stated he chose the Vikings because of his previous relationship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell, highlighting their Super Bowl win together with the Rams in 2021.
Heavy NFL - Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the New York Giants, where he had 0 catches in 3 games.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings announced Beckham's signing on Wednesday morning.
Heavy NFL - Beckham's last NFL catch in a regular season game was with the Miami Dolphins.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings are set to play the Las Vegas Raiders in a future game.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings are set to play the New Orleans Saints on an upcoming Sunday.
vikings.com - Beckham played one season with Justin Jefferson's older brother, Jordan, at LSU.
Heavy NFL - Beckham's last NFL catch in a regular season game was with the Miami Dolphins.
Heavy NFL - Minnesota is currently 4-0 in the season.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings are set to face the New Orleans Saints, who have a record of 1-3.
vikings.com - Beckham totaled 52 yards on two catches in Super Bowl LVI before leaving the game with an injury.
vikings.com - Jeshaun Jones made his 2026 debut against Miami.
vikings.com - Beckham had 0 catches in 3 games with the New York Giants before being released.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings signed Beckham to their practice squad on October 7.
vikings.com - Beckham had 21 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns during the playoffs in which he helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI.
vikings.com - Beckham had a 17-yard touchdown catch to open the Super Bowl.
vikings.com - The Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.
vikings.com - Beckham has 575 receptions for 7,987 yards and 59 touchdowns in 122 career games.
Heavy NFL - Beckham was released by the New York Giants after their Week 3 game.
WHERE:
vikings.com - The Vikings faced Beckham in the preseason opener this year while he briefly reunited with New York.
vikings.com - The signing took place in Eagan, Minnesota.
vikings.com - Beckham is a native of New Orleans.
WHEN:
vikings.com - The Vikings are set to play the Las Vegas Raiders in a future game.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings are set to play the New Orleans Saints on an upcoming Sunday.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings made the signing on October 7, ahead of their Week 5 contest at New Orleans.
vikings.com - The Vikings made the roster moves on a Wednesday ahead of their Week 5 contest at New Orleans.
WHY:
Sportskeeda - Beckham mentioned he had other options available but felt a connection to the Vikings due to his history with O'Connell.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings signed Beckham to enhance their wide receiver depth as Justin Jefferson is expected to return soon.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings signed Beckham to enhance their wide receiver depth as Justin Jefferson is expected to return soon.
vikings.com - Beckham's signing is seen as a move to enhance the Vikings' wide receiver depth.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings signed Beckham to enhance their wide receiver depth as Justin Jefferson is expected to return soon.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings added Beckham to provide depth at wide receiver with Justin Jefferson expected to return soon.
vikings.com - Beckham has a friendship with Vikings star Justin Jefferson.
vikings.com - Beckham has familiarity with Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips from his time with the Rams.
Heavy NFL - Beckham is not giving up on his NFL career despite being released by the Giants.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the signing of Beckham, followed shortly by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Heavy NFL - NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the signing of Beckham a few minutes after Jordan Schultz.
vikings.com - Beckham's previous relationships with Vikings personnel were instrumental in bringing him to Minnesota.
Heavy NFL - Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media about Beckham's potential to be ready for the game against the Saints.
Heavy NFL - Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed a positive prognosis for Beckham, indicating he could be ready for the upcoming game against the Saints.
Heavy NFL - NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the signing of Beckham a few minutes after Jordan Schultz.
Heavy NFL - NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the signing shortly after Jordan Schultz.
Heavy NFL - NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the signing of Beckham on Wednesday morning.
Heavy NFL - The Vikings announced the signing of Beckham on Wednesday morning.
Odell Beckham Jr. has revealed that he chose to join the Minnesota Vikings because of his strong relationship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell, with whom he celebrated a Super Bowl victory in 2021 while with the Rams. Beckham noted that while he had other options on the table, it was his history with O'Connell that made the Vikings feel like the right fit for him. This connection is set to play a significant role in his upcoming season with the team.