If it seemed Odell Beckham Jr. would bookend his career playing in separate stints with the New York Giants, well, apparently not.
The gifted but aging and oft-injured wide receiver has joined the Minnesota Vikings‘ practice squad. The 11th-year veteran will wear No. 9 in Minnesota, ironically the jersey just vacated by former Vikes quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whom the Giants obtained in a trade on Sept. 28.
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The Giants released OBJ, who will turn 34 next month, from their 53-man roster last week. He was targeted once but had zero receptions in three games and played a total of 20 snaps for New York.
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
Week 1: Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium.
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
Week 1: New York Jets fans cheer their team against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
Week 1: Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville leads the team on the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium.
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
Week 1: The Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform at Melbourne Cricket Ground during the NFL International Series game in Australia.
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
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Cheerleaders, celebrities, fans and mascots at NFL games during 2026 season
Week 1: Kim Thayil of Soundgarden and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam perform during halftime of the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
