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Odell Beckham Jr. inactive for first Vikings game vs Saints

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Gibbs, D. (2026, October 11). Odell Beckham Jr. inactive for first Vikings game vs Saints. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/odell-beckham-jr-inactive-for-first-vikings-game-vs-saints/

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Odell Beckham Jr., who recently signed with the Minnesota Vikings, is inactive for their game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Despite key injuries to other receivers like Jordan Addison and despite Beckham’s own history of memorable performances in New Orleans, he remains sidelined as the team deals with injury concerns. Beckham Jr., a 33-year-old former Pro Bowler, has only 44 receptions for 620 yards and three touchdowns in his last 26 games due to injuries. His debut for the Vikings is expected to come in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts at home.

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Odell Beckham Jr., who signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday after being released by the New York Giants, was inactive for his debut game against the Saints on Sunday in Louisiana. Despite recent hamstring injuries to fellow receiver Jordan Addison leaving the roster short-handed, Beckham did not see playing time. Justin Jefferson returned from an ankle injury but Beckham, a three-time Pro Bowler, remained sidelined following ACL surgery during Super Bowl 56 with the Los Angeles Rams. Over his last two seasons split between the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins, Beckham had 44 receptions for 620 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 26 regular-season games before joining the Vikings. Beckham’s next opportunity to debut for Minnesota is predicted to be Week 6 at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Odell Beckham Jr. has a new team, but he’s not getting any more playing time. asserted

he → have → time

Beckham, who signed with the Vikings on Wednesday, is inactive for Minnesota’s road game against the Saints on Sunday. asserted

who → sign → Sunday

The 33-year-old was not activated despite Jordan Addison missing out due to a hamstring injury. asserted

Addison → activate → injury

Beckham Jr. arrived in Minnesota eight days after the Giants abruptly released him. asserted

Giants → arrive → him

The Vikings bolstered their receiver room, which has struggled with injuries to key players like Addison and Justin Jefferson. asserted

which → bolster → Addison

The Vikings welcomed back Jefferson, who missed last week with an ankle injury. asserted

who → welcome → injury

Beckham Jr., a Louisiana native, had to experience his homecoming at the Superdome from the sidelines. asserted

Jr. → have → sidelines

He has had memorable performances in New Orleans, including a 2015 game in which he recorded 130 receiving yards and three touchdowns on eight catches. asserted

he → have → catches

Beckham Jr. returned to football this season for the first time in two years. asserted

Jr. → return → years

After tearing his ACL in Super Bowl 56 with the Los Angeles Rams, the three-time Pro Bowler became a veteran option for the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins. asserted

Bowler → tear → Ravens

During this span, Beckham Jr. has 44 receptions for 620 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 26 regular-season games. asserted

Jr. → have → games

The 11-year veteran made three appearances with the Giants this season but hasn’t recorded a reception yet, being targeted only once. asserted

veteran → make → reception

Beckham Jr.’s next opportunity to debut for the Vikings will be Week 6 at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts. asserted

opportunity → debut → Colts

Odell Beckham Jr. inactive for first Vikings game vs Saints

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