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Will not be activated Bartholomew (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Bartholomew spent the 2025 season on the reserve/PUP list and will officially not be available for Week 18. The sixth-round pick out of Pittsburgh will have to look towards the 2026 season for his first opportunity in an NFL game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out for Week 16 Bartholomew (back) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Bartholomew was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game after logging back-to-back full practice sessions, but he nonetheless won't come off the reserve/PUP list yet. The rookie sixth-round pick's next opportunity to retake the field will come Week 17 versus the Lions on Thursday night.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 16 Bartholomew (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Bartholomew ended Week 16 prep with back-to-back full practices to earn the questionable tag. He opened the season on the physically unable to perform list due to a back injury he sustained in late August, so he'd have to be activated from the Vikings' PUP on Saturday in order to be available for Sunday's contest. If that happens, the rookie sixth-rounder would be slated to make his NFL regular-season debut in New York.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trending towards activation Bartholomew (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bartholomew has yet to make his NFL debut. The sixth-round pick out of Pittsburgh has remained on the PUP list all year due to a back injury he suffered in late August. With a limited practice Wednesday that upgraded to a full session Thursday, it seems the rookie tight end could be a depth addition to the Vikings' offense as early as Sunday's game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Bartholomew (back) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact The rookie tight end from Pittsburgh was placed on the PUP list in late August due to a back issue, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Bartholomew has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 322 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 38 receptions during his final collegiate season. Once fully healthy, he'll likely play a depth role in the Vikings' tight-end corps.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to PUP list Bartholomew (back) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact The rookie sixth-round pick out of Pittsburgh missed the entire training camp and will now sit out at least four games. Bartholomew put together a solid collegiate career but never surpassed 326 yards or four touchdowns in a season. Once he returns, he'll look to usurp undrafted rookie Benjamin Yurosek for the No. 3 tight end job.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with back injury Coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Bartholomew is dealing with a lower back injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bartholomew was placed on the active/PUP list Monday. The sixth-round rookie also missed a decent chunk of the offseason program rehabbing an injury.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active/PUP list Bartholomew (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Once the tight end is able to resume practicing, he can return at any point during training camp and the preseason. Bartholomew was rehabbing an undisclosed injury during the Vikings' offseason program in June. Minnesota selected the Pittsburgh product in the sixth round of April's draft, though he's likely behind T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver on the depth chart at the moment.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing injury in offseason Bartholomew was off to the side rehabbing an undisclosed injury during the offseason program, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact It's like a minor injury, but it's something to watch at the start of training camp. Bartholomew is a 2025 6th-round draft pick, so his roster spot isn't guaranteed and a slow start to training camp due to injury could hurt his chances.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

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MAY 9, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

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MAY 7, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM