Vikings promote Odell Beckham Jr. to active roster

The Minnesota Vikings promoted wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of their November 9, 2026, game against the Buffalo Bills. The move came after Minnesota ruled wide receiver Jauan Jennings out with a calf injury, but the promotion did not confirm whether Beckham would play or what role he might have.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team was still working through whether Beckham would be active for Monday night. The sources did not establish whether he ultimately played in the game, so his promotion should not be treated as confirmation of a debut or any snaps.

Beckham had joined Minnesota’s practice squad in October after beginning the 2026 season with the New York Giants. He played in the Giants’ first three games, recording one target and no catches, before the team released him in September. Giants coach John Harbaugh said after the release that the team was not getting enough from Beckham.

The Vikings’ roster move came amid changes to their passing-game lineup. Quarterback Kyler Murray was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Carson Wentz was expected to start against Buffalo. Jennings’ absence also left an opening...