Odell Beckham Jr. Joins Vikings After Giants Release—Weeks After Admitting He ‘Never Wanted To Leave’ New York

NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Minnesota—just weeks after his much-hyped return to the New York Giants came to an abrupt end.The 33-year-old wide receiver is joining the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, according to multiple reports, giving the NFL veteran another opportunity to get back on the field after the Giants released him following a brief second stint with the franchise.Beckham’s move to Minnesota comes just over a week after New York parted ways with the three-time Pro Bowler, who had returned to the Giants earlier this year in what was billed as a full-circle reunion with the team that launched his NFL career.His homecoming ultimately proved short-lived. Beckham appeared in the Giants’ first three games of the season but played just 20 offensive snaps and was targeted only once, failing to record a reception.Loading...NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Minnesota—just weeks after his much-hyped return to the New York Giants came to an abrupt end.Robert Sabo/NY Daily News via Getty ImagesGiants head coach John Harbaugh later explained that the team simply wasn’t getting enough production out of Beckham’s roster spot and decided it needed to make a change....