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ArticleThe Vikings Could Be Without Josh Oliver For A While
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In Oliver's absence, the role of the second tight end would likely be filled by Gavin Bartholomew. Bartholomew was the Vikings' seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but did not play at all in his rookie season while dealing with a back injury.
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Bartholomew likely to assume Vikings TE2 role if Oliver sidelined.

In Josh Oliver's absence, Vikings second tight end role would likely be filled by Gavin Bartholomew, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Bartholomew did not play in his rookie season due to a back injury on the Physically Unable to Perform List and has played just four snaps on offense through the first three games of the 2026 season.

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