Odell Beckham Jr. Takes J.J. McCarthy's Old Vikings Jersey Number After Practice Squad Contract
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Odell Beckham Jr. has signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad and will wear jersey number 9. This move follows his release from the New York Giants and a period of inactivity in the NFL.
Why it matters
The signing of a high-profile veteran player to a practice squad is a notable development in NFL roster management and player career trajectories.
01:06 Featured Video Falcons May Have Figured It Out 🗣️ Home NFL AP Photo/Frank Franklin II NFL Odell Beckham Jr. Takes J.J. McCarthy's Old Vikings Jersey Number After Practice Squad Contract Julia Stumbaugh Oct 8, 2026 There's a new No. 9 on the Minnesota Vikings.
Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will be wearing No. 9 after signing Wednesday with the Vikings' practice squad.
TOP NEWS 🚨 Vikings Sign OBJ Bleacher Report 2h Vikings' Updated Offense 🟣 Bleacher Report 2h OBJ Calls Out Giants 😬 Bleacher Report 2d No. 9 was most recently worn in Minnesota by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was traded to the Giants Sept. 28. McCarthy is wearing No. 18 with his new team.
Beckham opened the season with the Giants before he was released by the team Sept. 29.
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