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6 Minnesota Vikings TE Targets After Josh Oliver’s Season-Ending Injury

The Minnesota Vikings lost a key component when Josh Oliver suffered his season-ending injury. Now it's time to find a replacement.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
6 Minnesota Vikings TE Targets After Josh Oliver’s Season-Ending Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Sportsnaut highlights six potential tight end targets for the Minnesota Vikings following Josh Oliver's season-ending injury.
  • Josh Oliver tore his biceps in Week 3, leaving a major vacancy in Minnesota's blocking scheme.
  • Potential options include signing John FitzPatrick from the Browns' practice squad or trading for Philadelphia's Johnny Mundt.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a season-ending torn biceps suffered by tight end Josh Oliver in Week 3, Sportsnaut's Andrew Buller-Russ outlines six potential targets for the Minnesota Vikings. With Oliver serving as a crucial blocking presence for head coach Kevin O’Connell, the writer proposes external options to help fortify the rushing attack alongside starting tight end T.J. Hockenson.

The suggested additions include signing John FitzPatrick off the Cleveland Browns' practice squad or trading for former Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt from the Philadelphia Eagles. Additional trade targets highlighted by Buller-Russ include Mo Alie-Cox of the Indianapolis Colts, David Njoku of the Los Angeles Chargers, Ko Kieft of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Darnell Washington of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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