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Daily Norseman fantasy football takes on Gavin Bartholomew
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All Daily Norseman insights about Gavin Bartholomew
NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Tight end with ankle injury; did not participate Wednesday but was full participant Thursday and Friday, showing positive progression toward Sunday availability.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Lions tight end with ankle injury; new addition to injury report, did not practice Friday. The source notes it is unclear if the ankle injury will keep him out on Sunday.NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Bartholomew stepped in as a tight end option for the Vikings against the Saints following Josh Oliver's injury and T.J. Hockenson's concussion protocol entry, and held up fairly well in limited action.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
The 2025 sixth-round pick is stepping up to fill Oliver's role and is expected to see an increased workload. Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips praised his demeanor and physical play: 'I really like his play demeanor. He's got a good way about him... He was physical on the snaps that he was playing. He does have talent in his body. He's got twitch.' Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels also expressed confidence, noting Bartholomew is 'a lot more savvy than he might appear' and can work edges and get off blocks.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew, Vikings' seventh-round pick in 2025 NFL Draft, would likely fill the role of second tight end in Josh Oliver's absence. Bartholomew did not play at all in his rookie season while dealing with a back injury on the Physically Unable to Perform List for the majority of the year. Through the first three games of the 2026 season, Bartholomew has played just four snaps on offense, indicating limited offensive involvement to date.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew made the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends kept by the Vikings.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Bartholomew is competing against Ben Yurosek in a long-term TE1 conversation, with the source asking 'Who do they think can maybe develop into your tight end one next year?'PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
The source projects Gavin Bartholomew to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends over Ben Yurosek.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
The source noted positive impressions of Gavin Bartholomew, stating 'I liked what I have been seeing from Gavin Bartholomew who is making up for his lost season last year,' suggesting he is recovering from a previous injury or performance setback and demonstrating improvement in the preseason.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew is projected as TE3 on the initial 53-man roster; with Max Bredeson able to function as a blocking tight-end/H-back, Bartholomew's receiving ability is more attractive than Ben Yurosek's blocking ability, giving the offense two receiving and two blocking tight ends.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Bartholomew caught a screen pass from Carson Wentz that moved the Vikings to the Baltimore 29-yard line late in the first half.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Bartholomew has emerged as a top-three candidate in the tight end competition with explosive seam routes, putting pressure on Ben Yurosek despite Yurosek's solid camp. His emergence in the battle suggests he is a serious contender for playing time.PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026
Tight end Gavin Bartholomew is producing big catches daily during Vikings training camp, potentially following a Tyler Conklin-style development arc. This is relevant given T.J. Hockenson's free agency looming after the 2026 season, positioning Bartholomew as a potential long-term replacement at the position.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Bartholomew is winning a roster spot over Ben Yurosek as training camp progresses. He is more of a receiving tight end and has shown up quite a bit in that role. With Max Bredeson as a blocking fullback/H-back/tight end, it makes more sense to have another receiving tight end on the roster rather than another blocker in Yurosek, who hasn't shown up in training camp so far. Bartholomew was a sixth-round pick last year but missed his rookie season due to injury and was seemingly written off, but he's come back and is making plays.PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Bartholomew had a standout Wednesday practice and is emerging as a name to watch at tight end; his early camp performance suggests he could be a candidate for increased role or opportunity in the Vikings' offense.PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Bartholomew had a standout Wednesday practice and is emerging as a name to watch at tight end. His early camp performance is generating attention as a potential contributor in the Vikings' offense.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew has been getting buzz in training camp and during the offseason program, with a scenario where he beats out Ben Yurosek for the third tight-end spot, particularly if Max Bredeson makes the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back; Bartholomew is more of a receiving tight end, which would give the Vikings two receiving tight ends and two blocking tight ends.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew has been getting buzz in training camp and during the offseason program, with a scenario where he beats out Ben Yurosek for the third tight-end spot, particularly if Max Bredeson makes the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back. Bartholomew is more of a receiving tight end, which would give the Vikings two receiving tight ends and two blocking tight ends.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Tight end (2025 draft pick) ranked #6 Mr. Mankato candidate; described as a 'mystery man with a clean slate' because he missed all of last year's camp, giving him an almost fresh-start advantage in 2026 camp evaluation.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Ranked #6 Mr. Mankato candidate; TE and 2025 draft pick who missed all of last year's camp. Fresh-start advantage as a 'mystery man with a clean slate' entering 2026 camp.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Bartholomew's opportunity with the Vikings was limited after an injury last year opened the door for Ben Yurosek. Despite strong college production (105 catches for 1,257 yards and 11 touchdowns at Pitt) and impressive combine metrics (1.59-second 10-yard split), Bartholomew is expected to be released as the Vikings move forward with other tight end options.