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PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vikings tight end Gavin Bartholomew did not participate Wednesday with an ankle injury but was full participant Friday; expected to play Sunday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Tight end with ankle injury; did not participate Wednesday but was full participant Thursday and Friday, showing positive progression toward Sunday availability.

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PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vikings tight end listed with ankle injury but not requiring injury designation for Week 8. Cleared to play.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Minnesota Vikings tight end Gavin Bartholomew is listed with an ankle injury but does not require an injury designation for Week 8. He is cleared to play against Detroit.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Gavin Bartholomew was added to the Vikings injury report on Thursday after missing practice due to an ankle injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Gavin Bartholomew is a new addition to the Vikings injury report with an ankle injury and did not practice Friday; the source notes it is unclear if the injury will keep him out Sunday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bartholomew was newly added to the Vikings injury report Thursday with an ankle injury and did not practice, creating uncertainty about his availability for the Week 8 matchup against the Lions.

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NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gavin Bartholomew caught a 17-yard pass from Kyler Murray in the second quarter, helping move the ball near midfield during a Vikings drive that resulted in a 47-yard field goal.

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NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Gavin Bartholomew's target share rose to 19.4% from 2.4% in Week 4. He caught 5 of 6 targets for 33 yards (19.4% adjusted share) on 44 snaps (62%), up from 17 snaps (22%) in Week 4, including a 2-yard catch on 3rd-and-1 at the NO 10 that set up the Jones touchdown.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bartholomew played 62% of snaps and caught five of six targets for 33 yards after Hockenson's concussion on the second play; however, he split time with Ben Yurosek, so don't expect a repeat of the volume even if Hockenson isn't ready after the bye.

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NegativeMatchupOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bartholomew had a potential 37-yard TD overthrown by Kyler in Week 5, but the source notes it was probably for the better since Kyler hit Justin Jefferson for a TD later on the same drive.

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NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bartholomew had a potential 37-yard touchdown overthrown in Week 5, though the source notes Kyler did hit Justin Jefferson for a TD later the same drive, suggesting it was probably for the better, indicating a missed deep opportunity in the Vikings offense.

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NegativeMatchupOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bartholomew had a potential 37-yard TD overthrown in Week 5, but the source notes it was probably for the better since Kyler Murray hit Justin Jefferson for a TD later on the same drive.

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NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bartholomew had a potential 37-yard touchdown overthrown in Week 5, but Kyler Murray hit Justin Jefferson for a touchdown later on the same drive, so the incompletion was likely for the better.

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PositiveSleeperOct 12, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

With TJ Ainson injured with a concussion and Josh Oliver out, Gavin Bartholomew played as a full-time player, running 25 of 40 routes (62.5% route share). Rodriguez finds him "a smidgen interesting" and plans to put in waiver claims in deeper leagues, tight end premium leagues, and deep dynasty leagues, though notes there's "probably nothing there" long-term once Oliver returns.

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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bartholomew could see more snaps as the Vikings adjust their offensive line following the loss of Josh Oliver and Donovan Jackson for the season.

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PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gavin Bartholomew is the only other tight end on the Vikings' 53-man roster behind T.J. Hockenson, making him the backup option if Hockenson is unavailable.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Daily Norseman

Gavin Bartholomew made the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends kept by the Vikings.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Gavin Bartholomew was targeted by Carson Wentz on third down but was stopped short, resulting in a Vikings punt in the second quarter.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Daily Norseman

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?'

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Daily Norseman

The source projects Gavin Bartholomew to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends over Ben Yurosek.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source liked what it has been seeing from Gavin Bartholomew, who is 'making up for his lost season last year.' This suggests Bartholomew is bouncing back from injury or poor performance and is contributing positively in the preseason.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gavin Bartholomew is projected as TE3 on the 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.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Daily Norseman

Bartholomew caught a screen pass from Carson Wentz that moved the Vikings to the Baltimore 29-yard line late in the first half.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bartholomew caught a screen pass from Carson Wentz that moved the Vikings to the Baltimore 29-yard line late in the first half, contributing to the Vikings' drive that resulted in a 52-yard field goal to tie the game at halftime.

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PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Snaps and opportunities with Joe Burrow last night ... Chase Brown: 9 snaps, 5 opps Samaje Perine: 4 snaps, 3 opps

Snaps and opportunities with Joe Burrow last night ... Chase Brown: 9 snaps, 5 opps Samaje Perine: 4 snaps, 3 opps

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bartholomew was targeted on a deep attempt down the sideline by J.J. McCarthy that was slightly overthrown during team drills.

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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Daily Norseman

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Winning a roster spot over Ben Yurosek as training camp progresses; 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 like Yurosek, who hasn't shown up in training camp. Sixth-round pick last year who missed his rookie season due to injury and was seemingly written off, but has come back and is making plays.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gavin Bartholomew continues to have a good training camp and looks like he could end up as TE3 on the roster.

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PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gavin Bartholomew was the target on one of the nicest throws of Saturday's padded practice, when Kyler Murray dropped in a perfectly placed bucket pass to the tight end over multiple defenders in front of him for approximately 15-20 yards. This was highlighted as the standout throw of the day.

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