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WRMIN40 insightsLatest Oct 7, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. joined the Vikings after being released by the Giants, choosing Minnesota over other options. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, who worked with Beckham on the Rams and won a Super Bowl together, actively recruited him. Beckham stated O'Connell "wanted me to be here" and expressed genuine commitment to adding him. Unlike his Giants return, which felt like a publicity stunt and proved unsustainable once games started, the Vikings signed Beckham purely for football reasons to make the team better. O'Connell had opportunities to sign Beckham in the past but didn't; this signing suggests O'Connell believes Beckham can make an immediate difference.
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NegativeDepth ChartOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after being released by the Giants prior to Week 4. He had appeared on the Giants' initial 53-man roster but saw only 20 snaps over the first three games with no catches before being cut. Beckham declined a Giants practice squad offer, seeking a team where he had a better chance to play. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is familiar with Beckham from their time together with the Los Angeles Rams.
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NegativeDepth ChartOct 7, 2026Big Blue View
Odell Beckham Jr. signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after being released by the Giants following just 20 snaps over three games with no catches. Beckham declined the Giants' practice squad offer, seeking a team where he had a better chance to play; the Vikings connection includes head coach Kevin O'Connell, who worked with Beckham during their time with the Los Angeles Rams. Beckham looked solid in Giants practice and preseason but failed to generate offensive production in games.
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NegativeDepth ChartOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after being released by the New York Giants following three games without a catch. His career has significantly declined since his 2020 torn ACL with the Cleveland Browns; he suffered another ACL injury during the 2022 Super Bowl with the Rams, missed the entire 2022 season, and has struggled with durability and production since. In 2023 with Baltimore he had 35 receptions for 565 yards and three touchdowns; in 2024 with Miami he appeared in nine games with just nine catches before being released in December; he did not play in 2025 and served a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The source expresses uncertainty about his remaining ability: "I'm not sure how high the expectations should be for OBJ at this point in his career or how much juice he has left in the proverbial tank."
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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026Daily Norseman
Signed to Vikings practice squad after a steep career decline marked by multiple ACL injuries (2020 with Cleveland, 2021 Super Bowl with Rams), a six-game PED suspension in 2025, and recent release by Giants after three games without a catch; career production has dropped significantly since 2020 (575 career receptions, 7,987 yards, 59 TDs, but only 9 catches in 9 games with Miami in 2024 and 0 catches in 3 games with Giants this season).
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PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Beckham was released by the Giants after receiving just one target and zero catches over three games (20 snaps total). Giants head coach John Harbaugh stated the decision was not about Beckham's ability but rather the team's inability to get him on the field and produce results: 'It just wasn't working for us. I told him I wanted to be able to get more. I wanted him to be able to do more. I wanted to get him on the field more.' The team needed 'more out of that [roster] spot,' indicating a role/usage mismatch.
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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Hogs Haven
Beckham was cut by the Giants after being signed and making the team. The source notes he created goodwill during the offseason working to return after a year away from football, but washed away that goodwill with a social media tirade following his release. Beckham later commented on Instagram that he felt used as a publicity stunt by the organization, suggesting the Giants had no genuine intention of using him long-term despite his taking a vet minimum deal.
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NegativeRoleOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Odell Beckham Jr., a fan favorite attempting to revive his career with the Giants where he started as a first-round pick in 2014, was released after the McCarthy trade and Burns injury. Beckham was the fourth receiver, played just 19 snaps in three games, and had zero catches. Harbaugh said "it just wasn't working out" and that the team "weren't able to put him in a position to help us," taking responsibility for the unsuccessful fit despite maintaining he has grown close to the player he previously coached in Baltimore.
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PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026Big Blue View
Released by Giants after comeback attempt failed to gain traction; recorded just 1 target and 0 receptions over 3 games while playing only 20 offensive snaps. Harbaugh stated the offense couldn't get Beckham on the field effectively despite wanting to: 'We just weren't getting enough. It just wasn't working for us. I told him I wanted to be able to get more.' Giants' heavy formations with multiple tight ends and fullback Patrick Ricard limited opportunities for Beckham, with only Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, and Darnell Mooney getting consistent receiver snaps.
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NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The Giants released Beckham from their 53-man roster and are not expected to sign him to the practice squad 'at this time.' The source attributes the move to Beckham's lack of special teams contribution compared to receivers Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones, who were added to the roster specifically for their special teams value. With starting quarterback Jaxson Dart lost to a knee injury, the Giants determined Beckham wasn't doing enough to justify a roster spot.
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