Josh Oliver - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Oliver won't return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to an ankle injury.

Impact Prior to his exit in the third quarter, Oliver had two catches (on two targets) for 29 yards, which is a bit of a disappointment considering he was filling in for inactive No. 1 TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder). Oliver will finish the 2025 campaign with a 15-160-4 on 19 targets in 15 regular-season games. He's under contract with the Vikings in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

To start Week 18 with Hockenson out Oliver is set to operate as the Vikings' starting tight end during Sunday's season finale against the Packers, with T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) ruled out for Week 18, Dane Mizutani o...

Impact Oliver played 93 percent of offensive snaps during Minnesota's win over the Lions in Week 17 with Hockenson sidelined, though he was unable to rack up much production in that contest with fill-in quarterback Max Brosmer being limited to 51 passing yards. With J.J. McCarthy (hand) having been cleared to return to the starting lineup versus Green Bay and the Packers expected to rest multiple key starters, Oliver will have a solid chance to close out the 2025 campaign on a positive note. While predominantly a blocker, Oliver has logged a career-high four touchdowns across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, and he figures to be one of McCarthy's top targets in the red zone Week 18.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures one of two targets Oliver brought in one of two targets for eight yards during Thursday's 23-10 win over Detroit.

Impact Oliver got the chance to start Christmas Day with T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) inactive, but that didn't result in him drawing many opportunities due to Thursday's unorthodox game script. Max Brosmer drew the start with J.J. McCarthy (hand) sidelined and only piled up 51 passing yards while the Vikings' defense paved the way to a victory. If Hockenson remains sidelined Week 18 versus the Packers but McCarthy manages to retake the field and revitalize Minnesota's passing offense, Oliver will carry limited fantasy value in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs against Giants Oliver caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants.

Impact Oliver's three targets Sunday matched a season high set in Week 5. The veteran tight end played 32 of the Vikings' 61 offensive snaps while starter T.J. Hockenson was on the field for 46 snaps. In 13 appearances this season, Oliver has recorded just 12 catches for 123 yards and four touchdowns. Though his touchdown mark is a career high for the San Jose State product, he hasn't been involved enough to be trusted as a fantasy asset behind Hockenson. Oliver remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Lions.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch in Week 16 Oliver recorded an 18-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Impact After making a splash in the Vikings' 31-0 win over the Commanders in Week 14 with a pair of touchdown grabs, Oliver was held quiet Sunday, despite Minnesota clearing the 30-point threshold once again. Even with top tight end T.J. Hockenson available, Oliver continued to see ample playing time, as he was on the field for 34 of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense. Even if that playing-time trend holds through the Vikings' final three games of the season, Oliver will remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option at tight end with limited appeal.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Oliver Grabs The J.J. McCarthy Pass For 18 Yards Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy slings an 18-yard pass to tight end Josh Oliver.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Cowboys cling to playoff hopes as Vikings visit with focus on McCarthy's growth

The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Another issue for Jayden Daniels and another loss for Dan Quinn's Commanders create a new low

Coach Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders have hit a new low with their latest dismal showing

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes most of looks with two TDs Oliver caught both of his targets for 24 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-0 victory over Washington.

Impact Oliver came into Sunday with one or zero targets in nine of his 10 games this season, so the fact that he got two balls thrown his way was out of the ordinary in itself. Not only did Oliver catch both of those targets, he scored on each one, reeling in an 18-yard TD in the first quarter and a six-yard score in the third. On the season, four of Oliver's nine catches have gone for a TD, making him about as extreme of a TD-dependent fantasy option as it gets.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Oliver Grabs Second Touchdown Of The Day From J.J. McCarthy Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver catches a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

J.J. McCarthy connects with Josh Oliver for a six-yard TD to extend Vikings' lead over Commanders

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

J.J. McCarthy Finds Josh Oliver For 18-Yard Touchdown Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a touchdown pass to tight end Josh Oliver for 18 yards.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

J.J. McCarthy finds Josh Oliver for 18-yard TD to give Vikings a lead over Commanders

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHT: C. J. Gardner-Johnson drops Josh Oliver for 3-yard loss Bears defensive back C. J. Gardner-Johnson tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver in the backfield for a 3-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Justin Jefferson strives to get back in 'savage mode' to give lagging Vikings offense a boost

Justin Jefferson still draws constant double coverage

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning from two-game absence Oliver (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Oliver logged a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury tag means he will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a foot injury. He'll slot back into the TE2 spot behind T.J. Hockenson, which means less snaps on offense will be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims. Oliver has caught five passes (on seven targets) for 61 yards and two touchdowns across seven regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Oliver (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Oliver was unable to practice over the past two weeks due to a foot injury, and a second consecutive limited practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing well in his recovery. A third limited practice or an upgrade to full participation Friday would bode well for Oliver's availability in Sunday's divisional clash with the Bears.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings try to get back on track at home against on-the-rise Bears after winning opener on the road

The Chicago Bears visit the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch of the season opener won by the Vikings in quarterback J

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Oliver (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact A foot injury prevented Oliver from practicing over the past two weeks and caused him to be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recover, and head coach Kevin O'Connell relayed to reporters Monday that he expects Oliver to be available for Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Oliver's return would mean less rotational snaps at tight end would be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 11 vs. Bears | November 12 Vikings S Josh Metellus, LB Blake Cashman, WR Jalen Nailor, TE Josh Oliver and G Donovan Jackson addressed the media from TCO Performance Ce...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Expected to play Week 11 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he expects Oliver (foot) to return to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Oliver missed the previous two games with a sprained foot but is closing in on a return to action. The veteran tight end is mainly used as a blocker by the Vikings, as he's only secured five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connell, Vikings have found QB training on the fly with McCarthy to be as tricky as it sounds

This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O’Connell

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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