{
  "id": 12701834,
  "title": "O'Connell raves about Odell Beckham Jr, not ruling out elevation this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/oconnell-raves-about-odell-beckham-jr-not-ruling-out-elevation-this",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T20:03:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oconnell-raves-odell-beckham-jr-200358657.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vikings wide receiver Kevin O’Connell expressed his excitement about the team's decision to sign Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. O’Connell, who knew Beckham from their time together on the 2021 Super Bowl-winning Rams, highlighted the wide receiver's versatility and ability to contribute to the offense. While acknowledging that key receivers Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton have struggled, O’Connell emphasized that Beckham's addition could provide much-needed depth and quick acclimation to the Vikings' offense. The Vikings' uncertainty surrounding the availability of both top receivers this week, due to Jordan Addison's hamstring injury, has made Beckham's potential elevation a subject of interest. O’Connell assured that Beckham, with his impressive track record and quick learning abilities, could be ready to play in Sunday's game against the Saints in New Orleans if needed.",
  "summary": "Kevin O'Connell has a lot of respect for Beckham, dating back to their time together with the Rams in 2021.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vikings sign Odell Beckham Jr. to practice squad",
    "Kevin O’Connell praises Beckham’s versatility",
    "Beckham could elevate this week against Saints"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Odell Beckham Jr. isn't done yet, WR joining Vikings practice squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/odell-beckham-jr-isnt-done-yet-wr-joining-vikings-practice-squad",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:09:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Vikings sign Odell Beckham Jr … for some reason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/vikings-sign-odell-beckham-jr-for-some-reason",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:18:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}