Vikings to evaluate Jefferson, Addison before deciding on Odell Beckham rise
Kevin O'Connell says the team will gauge Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison over the next day before deciding whether to elevate Odell Beckham from the practice squad
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell says the club will evaluate wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison over the next day before deciding whether to elevate Odell Beckham from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo): #Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says they'll evaluate Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison over the next day before deciding whether to elevate Odell Beckham from the practice squad.
Both receivers were listed as questionable on Minnesota's Friday report — Jefferson with an ankle issue and Addison with a hamstring problem — leaving the team's top two targets on uncertain footing for the matchup. That context is exactly why Beckham's name is back in play as an insurance option out of the practice squad.
Bringing Beckham up would give Minnesota a veteran emergency option in the passing game if either starter can't go. The decision is likely to hinge on how both receivers respond over the next day and into game day, with O'Connell keeping his hand flexible until the final availability call is made.