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Vikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr. for Saints game

Jeshaun Jones also joins the game-day roster from the practice squad.

By TSP Staff
Odell Beckham Jr. running in a blue New York Giants uniform.
Odell Beckham Jr. in a Giants uniform in the photograph accompanying Minnesota’s October 7 signing announcement. The capture date was not specified. · Credit: Associated Press, via Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings elevated Odell Beckham Jr. and Jeshaun Jones from their practice squad Saturday for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Official update.

The move follows Beckham’s signing Wednesday and makes the veteran receiver available for the Week 5 matchup. Minnesota also activated center Michael Jurgens and tight end Ben Yurosek from injured reserve after both missed the first four games.

Justin Jefferson, who has an ankle injury, and Jordan Addison, who has a hamstring injury, were listed as questionable on Minnesota’s final injury report. Jefferson missed the Week 4 game against Miami. Their game status remains separate from the practice-squad elevations.

Beckham, 33, reunites with head coach Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, who were with the Los Angeles Rams when he helped them win Super Bowl LVI.

Minnesota enters the trip 4–0, while New Orleans is 1–3. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. Mountain Time Sunday at the Superdome.

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Sources and notes

  1. Minnesota Vikings, October 7 roster announcement: https://www.vikings.com/news/odell-beckham-jr-practice-squad-roster-moves
  2. https://www.vikings.com/news/odell-beckham-elevated-saints-game-2026-roster-moves