Odell Beckham Jr has returned to NFL action after joining the Minnesota Vikings, making his debut for the franchise during Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
The veteran wide receiver was added to Minnesota’s active roster just hours before the matchup, marking his first appearance on an NFL field since his departure from the New York Giants.
However, his return did not produce a catch as the Vikings suffered a 23-6 defeat against the Bills.
The 34-year-old remains without a reception since 2024.
Giants Released Beckham After Just Three Games
Beckham’s latest NFL appearance comes weeks after his brief second stint with the New York Giants came to an abrupt end.
The Giants signed the wide receiver ahead of the 2026 season, offering him an opportunity to return to the franchise that selected him 12th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.
He spent training camp attempting to secure a place in the team but was released in September after appearing in just three games.
During that period, he recorded only one target and played 20 snaps.
His contract was reportedly worth $1.3 million, although he received approximately $220,000 this season, according to Spotrac.com.
Vikings Offer Beckham Another Opportunity
Following his departure from New York, Beckham found another opportunity with Minnesota, becoming the sixth different team of his 11-year NFL career.
He initially joined the Vikings’ practice squad on October 7 before being promoted to the active roster ahead of Monday’s meeting with Buffalo.
His appearance against the Bills marked his first opportunity to feature in an NFL game since 2024, although he was unable to register a reception.
Beckham Opens Up About Disappointment With Giants Exit
Despite the circumstances surrounding his departure, Beckham’s exit from the Giants, which was described as mutual, appeared to leave him disappointed.
The wide receiver took to Instagram to express his frustration, questioning why the franchise had brought him in if it did not intend to give him a meaningful opportunity.
“I don’t know why they even gave me the run along,” Beckham wrote.
“I could have really been playing this year somewhere and making an impact, and I mean that from a person whose (sic) humbled by God and life.”
He also suggested that he had approached the opportunity with humility, accepted a veteran minimum arrangement and avoided making financial demands.
“I’m super smart!!!! But I didn’t see this one, my brotha. They got me!!!” he added.
Beckham further claimed that he had earned his place without making money a priority, writing that he had come in humbly and did not complain about his contract.
Family Moment Made Giants Departure More Painful
Beckham also revealed that the most painful part of the experience was returning home and seeing his young son unaware of what had happened to his NFL career.
He explained that his son was excited to see him and continued talking about his job and wearing his No. 13 jersey, without understanding that his father had been released.
“The real deal truth that hurt my heart to the core is coming home and seeing my son and how happy he was with no idea of what happened and talking about my job and jersey number 13 broke me down,” Beckham wrote.
The emotional admission offered further insight into his disappointment following his brief return to the Giants, even as he prepares to continue his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings.
