The Vikings and tight end Josh Oliver agreed to a three-year contract extension. Oliver was entering the final season of the three-year, $21 million deal he signed during 2023 free agency. His new deal is worth up to $27.5 million. Now, the Vikings have their tight end duo of T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver locked up through the 2027 season.
Josh Oliver was originally a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He never really got any traction in Jacksonville as he ended each of his two seasons with the team on injured reserve. On March 18, 2021, Oliver was traded to the Baltimore Ravens. He did find some traction in Baltimore as he developed into one of the best blocking tight ends in the league. That earned him a decent free agent deal with the Vikings 2023. In two years, he’s earned a significant role in the offense. While blocking continues to be his strength, Oliver has contributed as a pass-catcher. He played well last season as Hockenson worked his way back from a torn ACL.
Josh Oliver’s importance in the Vikings offense is revealed in this new deal.
The second highlight of Day 1 of the Vikings Mini-Camp was the presence on the field of left tackle Christian Darrisaw. After suffering a torn ACL and MCL in late October, the most optimistic expectations for an on-field Darrisaw appearance was probably the middle of training camp. He only took part in some position drills and he did so with a large brace protecting the knee but his presence was a startling and happy site. It was a great thing for rookie guard Donovan Jackson to get some reps with his future left-side partner.
Then the Vikings had a full-squad practice. Very exciting stuff. I can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings.
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