Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (hand, wrist) was officially listed as limited in the team's first practice of Week 11. The 27-year-old has dealt with a wrist issue for weeks at this point, but it hasn't forced him to miss any in-game action. However, the hand designation is news as it had not been previously mentioned on the team's injury report. That he could practice in a limited fashion is likely good news for his status this Sunday when the team squares off against the Tennessee Titans. Still, he'll have two more opportunities to elevate his participation before the road tilt. Oliver was used a decent amount in Week 10's 12-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars (4/52 on six targets) despite teammate T.J. Hockenson's increased involvement in the offense (8/72 on nine targets). If he can't play this coming Sunday, TE Johnny Mundt figures to pick up more snaps when the team travels to Nashville.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver caught 4-of-6 targets for 52 yards in the team's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10. The 27-year-old now has back-to-back weeks with at least four receptions and 50 yards, ironically the first two contests for which teammate T.J. Hockenson has been active. Oliver's yardage total was second on the team to his fellow tight end (who was superb in his own right with an 8/72 line), and the six targets were good enough for the same mark. Whether this kind of usage is prescriptive moving forward remains to be seen, but Jacksonville did an excellent job clamping down on the Vikings' wideouts in this one. Minnesota will get another tough test in Week 11 when they line up against the Tennessee Titans.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver caught all five of his targets for 58 yards and scored in Minnesota's 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Oliver put together his best performance of the season in this one, as his yards, receptions, and targets were all season-high figures. Sunday marked back-to-back weeks for the sixth-year tight end with a touchdown. It was a solid outing for the 27-year-old, albeit out of nowhere, particularly with teammate T.J. Hockenson back in the fold from his near-year-long hiatus. With Hockenson's snap counts undoubtedly set to rise and his involvement likely to follow, this kind of performance out of the former third-round pick isn't prescriptive moving forward. Minnesota will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday in another enticing matchup.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver has seen increased playing time this season without T.J. Hockenson (knee) on the field. On Thursday, Oliver hauled in both his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Oliver hasn't done much all season and this performance was his best outing through eight weeks. It sounds like Hockenson is on the verge of returning, so Oliver won't see as high of a usage after he returns. Fantasy managers don't need to add Oliver after this game with Hockenson expected to make his season debut soon.
Minnesota Vikings recently acquired tight end Josh Oliver was expected to mostly serve as a blocker in the run game after the team signed him, but offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said recently that Oliver could do more through the air than most realized. T.J. Hockenson will remain the primary pass-catching tight end in 2023, but Oliver's frame may fit perfectly in the team's red-zone pursuits. He made two impressive catches on Wednesday on the final day of mandatory minicamp practice, including an over-the-top grab in the red zone. The 26-year-old has caught just 26 passes for 230 yards in 35 career NFL games, so we aren't going to expect much from Oliver, and he won't be fantasy relevant unless Hockenson goes down with a significant injury.
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with free-agent tight end Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Oliver will receive $10.75 million guaranteed and has incentives that can take the deal up to $24 million. He's one of the best blocking tight ends in the league and was a former third-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Oliver was traded to the Baltimore Ravens two years ago and recorded just 14 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (nine starts) last year with Baltimore. The 25-year-old has only 26 receptions for 230 yards and two TDs in three NFL seasons, and he's unlikely to see many more targets in his new home behind T.J. Hockenson.
Josh Oliver Finds The End Zone Against Jacksonville
Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver led his team in receiving in Week 12 against Jacksonville, finishing with four catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. The 25-year-old had his first touchdown in over two months, so his season has been a disappointment. There's a shot Oliver may continue to stay involved in Week 13 versus the Broncos. However, there's a better chance he won't do much of anything moving ahead.
Josh Oliver Compiles 41 Yards Against The Commanders
Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver finished with two catches for 41 yards during the preseason win over the Washington Commands. He's played well enough in August and could end up cracking the 53-man roster. However, with Mark Andrews and the surging Isaiah Likely on the roster, Oliver isn't expected to appear on any fantasy radar in 2022-23.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jaylon Moore, who spent last season on the practice squad, was involved in every offseason practice and made highlight-reel-type catches in several of them. With a ton of receivers ahead of him on the practice squad, it's unlikely that Moore will make the roster. However, his improvement this year has been notable and impressive. Tight end Josh Oliver was the most consistent and involved tight end in the passing game this offseason. He presented himself as a big, athletic target who can create separation from defenders. Oliver is also healthy after being limited to just four games in his last two seasons. He'll represent valuable tight end depth behind Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle.
The Baltimore Ravens acquired tight end Josh Oliver from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick, according to a source. Oliver is a former third-round pick that has played in just four games in the NFL over the last two seasons because of injuries. In his short time in the league, he's caught three passes for 15 yards and no touchdowns for the Jaguars. But if he can find a way to stay healthy, Oliver is a promising young tight end that could flourish in Baltimore. However, with Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle locked into their roles with the Ravens, Oliver will likely compete for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart in 2021 with Eric Tomlinson. The 24-year-old can be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.
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