Odell Beckham Jr. is assigned an “infamous” jersey number after joining the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, according to multiple outlets. Reports note that the number has a notable reputation from its prior use within the franchise.
Outlet coverage also includes different framing around the number’s meaning. The New York Post highlights a connection between the number Beckham Jr. is wearing and a Justin Jefferson jersey number, while Yardbarker describes it as a somewhat infamous number in Minnesota. Yahoo Sports similarly focuses on the assignment and the number’s reputation, without emphasizing the specific connection to Jefferson. Across sources, the central point is that Beckham Jr. receives a jersey number that stands out due to past association.
