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Plays in opener Helms (undisclosed) played in the Week 1 matchup against Eastern Illinois, according to Dylan Callaghan Croley of On3.com.

Impact Helms didn't catch a pass in Week 1, but seeing him on the field was certainly a positive. Pierce Walsh was named the starting tight end for Minnesota, but if Helms stays healthy, he should be in the mix for regular targets in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined in practice Helms (undisclosed) was sidelined during Minnesota's Thursday practice, according to Andy Greger of the Pioneer Press.

Impact There is no official report regarding Helms' status or why he sat out Thursday, though whatever he is dealing with is significant enough to hold him out of practice. The tight end is primed to be the starter for Minnesota this season, but if he continues to miss time, he risks losing the opportunity to secure the starting job. He still has time to recover before the season opener Sept. 3, but he has only one week left of fall camp to get back on the field.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starting TE for Gophers Helms appears likely to be Minnesota's starting tight end in 2026, per Minnesota Gophers on SI.

Impact Helms began his career at Oklahoma, but injuries prevented him from making a big impact in Norman. He's coming off a five-catch, 35-yard, one-touchdown season, his best year yet. Helms appears poised to shatter that total so long as he can stay healthy.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Gophers Helms will transfer to Minnesota, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Helms caught five passes for 35 yards in what was his third season at Oklahoma. The 6-foot-5, 238-pound tight end will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Gophers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Norman Helms will enter the transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Helms had five catches for 35 yards this season, both career highs. The tight end will now look for a bigger opportunity with a different offense, and he'll have two years of eligibility remaining to do so.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Kaden Helms' journey back from a broken hand to helping the Sooners is a 'dream come true' Over the past two weeks, Kaden Helms' has been picking up snaps among the tight ends. Though he still isn't the starter he was projected to...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wearing cast after breaking hand Helms suffered a broken hand and was spotted wearing a cast Wednesday while being a limited participant in practice, according to George Stoia of On3.com.

Impact The injury puts Helms' availability for the season opener against Illinois State on Aug. 30 in jeopardy. That said, he's buried in the depth chart, so he wasn't expected to have a sizable role on offense even if healthy in the first place.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emerges in practice Helms is healthy and has looked great in practice, per Josh Callaway of 247Sports.com.

Impact Helms held more of a reserve role for the past three seasons at Oklahoma, rarely seeing the field. As he continues to impress in practice the senior tight end could see more involvement in the offense this upcoming season.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Helms (knee) was seen practicing and running drills Monday, Parker Thune of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Helms was limited during spring practices due to a knee injury suffered during the 2023 season, but he's now back at practice and preparing for the upcoming campaign. The 6-foot-5 tight end reportedly looked more like a wide receiver than tight end in drills, which could possibly open up his opportunities in the passing game this season.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in spring Head coach Brent Venables indicated that Helms (knee) will be limited in spring practices, Bob Przybylo of SoonerScoop.com reports.

Impact Helms will reportedly be limited in spring practices while recovering from a knee injured suffered last season. The six-foot-five tight end failed to make an appearance in 2023 before his season-ending injury and caught just one pass for four yards for the Sooners in 2022.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of season Helms (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of the 2023 season, Randall Sweet of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Helms was unable to suit up at all this season and has been shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The 6-foot-5 tight end will look to head into 2024 fully healthy.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

For Oklahoma TE Kaden Helms, Going Back to Nebraska is Almost 'Like a Home Game' Helms said he patiently waited through the chaos of nine months ago and trusted Joe Castiglione, and after a meeting with Brent Venables, “I...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM