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Odell Beckham Jr. Takes J.J. McCarthy's Old Vikings Jersey Number After Practice Squad Contract
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad and will wear No. 9, a number recently vacated by quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
- Beckham was released by the New York Giants on September 29 after limited playing time and no catches in his initial games this season.
- Throughout his career, Beckham has worn multiple numbers, including No. 13 with the Giants and Browns, and No. 3 with the Rams, Ravens, and Dolphins.
- Beckham last played regular-season NFL action with the Dolphins in 2024, missed the 2025 season due to a PED suspension, and made a comeback with the Giants in 2026 before his recent release.
- With the Vikings, Beckham aims to earn more playing time and revive his NFL career as the team’s wide receiver numbers 3 and 13 are already taken by Jordan Addison and Tai Felton.
