JOSH OLIVER NEWS

Career-best numbers in 2024 Oliver finished the 2024 regular season with 22 catches for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games.

Impact Oliver set career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns while matching his career-best 2023 totals exactly in targets and receptions. He caught his only target for five yards in Minnesota's playoff loss to the Rams. Oliver's blocking prowess earned him a steady role, and he played at least 46 percent of offensive snaps in all 15 regular-season appearances -- even after top tight end T.J. Hockenson returned from a knee injury in Week 9. Oliver remains under contract with the Vikings in 2025, albeit at an inflated $9.42 million cap hit.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Oliver injury update and status vs. the Rams in the Wild Card Playoff Round | Jan. 13, 2024 In the NFC Wild Card Round, the Minnesota Vikings and Josh Oliver clash with the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona...

JANUARY 13 • USATODAY.COM

Josh Oliver injury update and status vs. the Lions in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 In Week 18, the Minnesota Vikings and Josh Oliver clash with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled for...

JANUARY 5 • USATODAY.COM

The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings

The Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

There's more on the line for Jaguars and Raiders after the season than in Sunday's meeting

The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday isn’t exactly one CBS or the NFL is in a hurry to showcase

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to full speed Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Impact Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but may not get as many the final four games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straig...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings have won five straight games to improve to 10-2 and host Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons this week

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs full practice Wednesday Oliver (wrist/ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact In advance of missing the last two games due to a sprained ankle, Oliver wasn't able to practice in any capacity, so his ability to handle every rep in his return to practice Wednesday indicates he's more or less back to 100 percent. Prior to the recent absence, he recorded multiple catches in four straight contest on his way to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets. That said, with T.J. Hockenson slowly but surely increasing his snap share (60-plus percent the last two outings), Oliver may not have as large of a workload available to him Sunday against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Oliver (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's Oliver's first practice since injuring his ankle Nov. 17. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated earlier in the week on Monday that he expected Oliver back for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Falcons. In Oliver's absence, T.J. Hockenson saw a spiked role, playing 68 and 64 percent of the offensive snaps, while logging a 10-142-0 receiving line on 15 targets. Oliver's return would be a slight negative for Hockenson.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don't go smoothly

Minnesota's second five-game winning streak of the season has been filled with setbacks, comebacks and down-to-the-wire finishes

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars should shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back for Week 14 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Oliver (ankle) is expected to return next Sunday against the Falcons, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Oliver has missed the Vikings' past two games. In his absence, T.J. Hockenson has seen elevated snap rates of 68 and 64 percent after playing 48 percent or less of the snaps in his first three games back from the reserve/PUP list. It's unclear what Oliver's return will do to Hockenson's snap share, if anything. In his two games without Oliver, Hockenson has totaled 10-142-0 receiving on 15 targets. Oliver's the better blocker of the duo.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizon...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Oliver injury update and status vs. the Cardinals in Week 13 | Dec. 1, 2024 Josh Oliver and the Minnesota Vikings take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.Watch Josh Oliver and the Vikings vs....

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact He hasn't practiced since suffering the ankle injury Week 11 and now is confirmed to be out for a second straight game. T.J. Hockenson noticed large increases in snap and route share with Oliver out last week, taking advantage to the tune of a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Thursday Oliver (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Oliver was also estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The tight end hasn't practiced since spraining his ankle Week 11 against Tennessee and missed last Sunday's game against the Bears. Johnny Mundt figure to against get increased offensive snaps this Sunday versus Arizona if Oliver is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Oliver (ankle/wrist) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Oliver didn't play last Sunday against the Bears, allowing T.J. Hockenson to see a spiked snap rate. After playing 48 percent of the offensive snaps or less in each of his first three games of action, Hockenson played 68 percent of the downs versus Chicago, turning in a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets. Oliver's continued absence would be a boost to Hockenson's fantasy stock.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings-Bears inactives: Josh Oliver out heading into Chicago With the exception of Oliver, the Vikings are at full strength against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vikings have ruled out tight end Josh Oliver. What does that mean for the running game? Though he has proved he can contribute in the passing game, Oliver has been a force in the running game ever since signing with the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Ruled out for Week 12 Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been uled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Oliver will sit out a game for the first time this season. T.J. Hockenson is expected to expand his role in his fourth game back from a torn ACL, while Johnny Mundt should see additional snaps in a depth role. Oliver's next chance to suit up will be Dec. 1 against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Oliver (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact With two straight absences from practice to begin Week 12 prep, Oliver could be facing an uphill battle to suit up Sunday against the Bears after spraining his left ankle in the Vikings' Week 11 win over the Titans. If Oliver is sidelined in Chicago this weekend, T.J. Hockenson would likely benefit from a boost in playing time after logging snap shares between 45 and 46 percent in his first three games since being activated from the PUP list Oct. 25.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Oliver (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Oliver never returned after exiting with an ankle injury during the second half of a 23-13 win over the Titans on Sunday. He's curiously improved his pass-catching production since T.J. Hockenson returned from an ACL tear, continuing to get a lot of snaps in two-TE sets while Johnny Mundt has all but been pushed out of the offense. An Oliver absence for Week 12 at Chicago likely would mean more snaps and routes for both Hockenson and Mundt.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has sprained ankle Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Oliver sprained his left ankle during Sunday's win at Tennessee, and his status for a Week 12 game at Chicago is to be determined, Ben Goessl...

Impact Per Goessling, Oliver was seen with a walking boot on his foot following Sunday's game, and O'Connell acknowledged afterward that the tight end would be evaluated upon the Vikings returning to Minnesota. That process appears to be ongoing, and Oliver's status could gain some clarity once the team gets back on the practice field Wednesday. Over the last four games, he's recorded multiple catches on each occasion en route to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling ankle injury Oliver suffered a left ankle injury in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans and is scheduled to be evaluated in Minnesota on Monday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune rep...

Impact Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Oliver was deemed questionable to return after suffering the ankle injury at some point in the second half of the contest, but he never checked back into the game. He played 41 of the Vikings' 73 offensive snaps in the win, finishing with three catches for 34 yards on three targets. Though an update on his status heading into next Sunday's game against the Bears won't be known until he's evaluated further, Oliver was sporting a walking boot on his ankle in the locker room after the win over Tennessee, per Goessling. A potential Oliver absence in Week 12 would free up snaps for Johnny Mundt as Minnesota's No. 2 tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE