Josh Oliver - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Vikings' passing attack appears to be moving back on track with Kyler Murray finding his footing

The productive passing attack the Minnesota Vikings have been trying to recreate for nearly two years has begun to take shape after a slow start to the season following yet another...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vikings playing keen game of keep-away, with hefty possession time and NFL's top turnover rate

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings have built their strong start to the season around dominant defense and sterling special teams

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Murray and the Vikings might've found some momentum for a lagging offense, late in their latest win

The Minnesota Vikings' offense might have gained some steam in the finish against Miami

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

T.J. Hockenson vs. Jauan Jennings: Week 4 fantasy football start-sit verdict Minnesota's tight end faces a Miami defense allowing 13.5 fantasy points per game to the position after Josh Oliver's torn biceps cleared mo...

OCTOBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

T.J. Hockenson on The Loss of Josh Oliver, Finding A Rhythm With Kyler Murray Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, September 30.

SEPTEMBER 30 • VIKINGS.COM

Gavin Bartholomew Could Play a Bigger Vikings Role Following Josh Oliver Injury Buried in a chaotic Monday of J.J. McCarthy-centered news was the announcement from the Vikings that tight end Josh Oliver would have season...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Vikings Week 4 Mailbag: Offensive Concerns, QB Questions, Josh Oliver's Absence, & More The Minnesota Vikings may be 3-0, but social media takes have been hot this week. With the offense struggling and the highest-drafted quarte...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Vikings placed Oliver (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Oliver's move to IR was expected after the tight end was diagnosed with a torn bicep Monday. The tight end will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season as he recovers from surgery. T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew are now the only tight ends on the Vikings' roster, meaning practice squad elevations ahead of Week 5 will likely include at least one more option for the team. The Vikings signed linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings are undefeated despite an out-of-sync offense, carrying confidence they will 'ascend'

The story of the start of the season for the Minnesota Vikings has been clear: win with a dominant defense, supplement with superb special teams and survive another unstable perfor...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Josh Oliver injury threatens to derail Vikings' revamped running game The Minnesota Vikings' plans for the running game took another difficult turn after TE Josh Oliver's tore his biceps in the team's Week 3 wi...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Likely done for season Oliver was diagnosed with a torn biceps following an MRI on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact According to Fowler, Oliver is a long shot to make a full recovery from surgery before the end of the regular season, though the tight end may have an outside chance at being available in the playoffs, should the Vikings qualify. A key blocker for the Vikings, Oliver had taken the field for 56.9 percent of the team's offensive snaps through the first three games and recorded three receptions for 46 yards on five targets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Torn biceps feared The Vikings fear that Oliver sustained a torn biceps in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Oliver will undergo an MRI on Monday as the Vikings look to determine the nature and severity of his injury, but if a torn biceps is confirmed, he'll be out indefinitely and could be a candidate for injured reserve. The 29-year-old tight end has been limited to just three receptions for 46 yards on five targets through the Vikings' first three games, but he fills a vital role as a pass and run blocker and has taken the field for 56.9 percent of the team's offensive snaps this season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to injury. Bucs' Mayfield dislocates thumb

Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Won't return due to arm injury Oliver (arm) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Oliver went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game and was promptly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff. Gavin Bartholomew will be the top backup behind T.J. Hockenson for the rest of Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 24-yard pass in Week 2 win Oliver caught his lone target for 24 yards during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Oliver was listed as the co-starter at tight end with T.J. Hockenson, with the duo each playing 31 of 52 offensive snaps. Oliver's only target from Carson Wentz came late in the third quarter, when the duo connected for a 24-yard pass that ultimately ended in a punt four plays later. Oliver is up to a 3-46-0 receiving line on five targets through two games, and his offensive upside will be limited while playing alongside Hockenson, though the Vikings pass catchers as a whole should have an elevated scoring floor in Week 3 against the Buccaneers due to the return of Kyler Murray.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

What Should Be Josh Oliver's Strength Is a Vikings Concern Entering Week 2 The Minnesota Vikings are paying tight end Josh Oliver a lot of money to be their blocking specialist. The 29-year-old is under contract thr...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Catches two passes in Week 1 win Oliver logged two catches on four targets for 22 yards during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Oliver was listed as the Vikings' co-starter at tight end alongside T.J. Hockenson, with the duo playing 40-plus snaps each in Sunday's win. Oliver's four targets ended up being third-most on the Vikings behind Hockenson (five) and Justin Jefferson (nine), though Oliver figures to serve in a complementary role in the passing game and primarily as a blocker. Oliver and the Vikings will hit the road for a Week 2 tilt against the Bears on Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' plan for better QB depth and stronger running game comes in handy in season-opening win

The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Participating in training camp Oliver was participating in the Vikings' training camp activities Saturday.

Impact Oliver ended the 2025 season with an ankle injury during the Vikings' Week 18 victory over the Packers. The tight end was photographed practicing with the team in training camp and is all set to resume his role as the No. 2 option behind T.J. Hockenson.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

2025 in Photos: Josh Oliver View photos of Vikings tight end Josh Oliver during the 2025 season.

JULY 20 • VIKINGS.COM

T.J. Hockenson & Josh Oliver Talk Playing Together, Offseason Goals, Working with Coaching Staff Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson and TE Josh Oliver joined Viking Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett to discuss what they learned from the 2025...

JUNE 10 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings seek a draft spark from four top-100 picks as interim Brzezinski vows patience, simplicity

The Minnesota Vikings own nine picks in the NFL draft this year after missing the playoffs last season

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Kyle Rudolph Talks Playing with C.J. Ham & His Leadership, How Josh Oliver's Game Has Evolved & More Minnesota Vikings Legend Kyle Rudolph joined Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett from Super Bowl LX Radio Row to discuss his time...

FEBRUARY 5 • VIKINGS.COM

Best of 2025 Wide Receiver & Tight End Photos View the best photos of Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Myles Price, Tai Felton and TE T.J. Hockenson, Josh Olive...

JANUARY 16 • VIKINGS.COM

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

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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