The Minnesota Vikings are bolstering their receiving corps prior to their Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills. Minnesota is promoting former Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the 53-man roster, as reported by The Ringer.
Team Journey and Recent History
Minnesota previously added Beckham to its practice squad on Oct. 7, roughly a week following his release by the New York Giants. During his three-game stint with the Giants prior to that release, Beckham was targeted only once.
Beckham, who celebrated his 34th birthday on Nov. 5, secured a spot on the Giants’ initial 53-man roster after missing the entire 2025 campaign. Earlier, he appeared in nine contests for the Dolphins during 2024 before being released in mid-December.
Career Background and Upcoming Matchup
Beckham enjoyed significant early productivity in the league with the Giants, earning Pro Bowl selections in each of his first three years. He subsequently recorded a 1,000-yard season with the Browns in 2019 and contributed to the Rams’ Super Bowl victory concluding the 2021 season.
In that Super Bowl triumph against the Bengals, Beckham scored an early touchdown prior to suffering an injury that kept him out for the entirety of the 2022 season. He has not returned to his previous form following that physical setback.
Beckham now aims to assist a Vikings offense that currently ranks 27th in league scoring and 31st in passing. On Monday night, Minnesota takes on a Bills defense positioned 30th in passing yards allowed and 27th in touchdown passes conceded.
