Josh Oliver - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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...

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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

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.

JANUARY 4 • 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.

JANUARY 2 • 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

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

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

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

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

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