EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have signed receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., to their 53-man roster, the team announced Monday a few hours before hosting the Bills to conclude Week 9.

Minnesota (6-1) also placed rookie running back Demond Claiborne on Injured Reserve and announced the elevation of safety Tavierre Thomas from its practice squad.

Kickoff against Buffalo (6-1) is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. (CT), and the game will be simulcast nationally by ABC/ESPN.

Minnesota signed Beckham to its practice squad on Oct. 7 after he was released by the Giants. In speaking with Twin Cities media members at that time, Beckham, who turned 34 last Thursday, referenced his familiarity with Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell after overlapping with him and Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips with the Rams in 2021.

"I had a great time while I was with him there, and he's just somebody who I've watched come [to Minnesota] and always knew when he was over there (in L.A.) he was built for what he's doing now, and he had extreme confidence and belief [in] me, and it's always good to be somewhere you're wanted," Beckham said. "He was the one who reached out and kind of made this whole thing happen. Life happens fast, but life in the NFL feels like it happens faster. It was just kind of a situation that came up and seemed right."

Beckham joined the Rams in November of the 2021 season and made a major impact during the postseason, recording 21 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns — including one in Super Bowl LVI.

Beckham additionally has a friendship with Justin Jefferson, having played at LSU with Justin's older brother Jordan.

"It's pretty amazing. It's amazing what he's done," Beckham said of Jefferson. "He's got a chance to be one of the best to ever do it. So it's pretty special to be able to be here with him."

Beckham's signing comes on the heels of Minnesota ruling out receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) for tonight's Monday Night Football game. Quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) also was ruled out last week. Carson Wentz is slated to start at QB.

Claiborne (knee) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report and didn't practice the rest of the week. He has rushed six times for 13 yards and caught two passes for eight yards over the course of four games (18 offensive snaps).

After appearing in all 17 games in 2025 (his first season with Minnesota), Thomas has been on the practice squad this season.

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