The Minnesota Vikings aim for a more consistent rushing attack in 2025 and hope to build on the improvement from 2023 to 2024. The offense ranked 29th in rushing yards and 32nd in rushing touchdowns in 2023, then jumped to 19th in yards and 29th in touchdowns in 2024. The Vikings’ blocker deserves some credit for the slight improvement.
The Minnesota Vikings’ TE had a good 2024 campaign
Josh Oliver had a good 2024 campaign, performing well in run blocking and posting career-highs in receiving. He hauled in 22 receptions on 28 targets for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 15 regular-season games and 12 starts. Oliver also posted an impressive 74.2 run-blocking grade, ranking first among qualified tight ends, according to PFF.
Oliver enters the final year of his three-year, $21 million contract. He is scheduled to earn a $7.95 million base salary, a $1.424 million prorated signing bonus, a $50,000 workout bonus, and a $9.424 million cap hit in 2025.
Minnesota Vikings secure key blocker to a 3-year deal
According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings and Josh Oliver have agreed to a contract extension. As Schefter points out, the deal is for three years, worth $23.25 million, up to $27.5 million, $11.9 million in new guarantees, and $19.9 million in total guarantees. As a result, Oliver is under contract through the 2028 season.
Vikings signed TE Josh Oliver to a three-year extension for $23.25 million with a max value of $27.5 million, including 11.9M in new guarantees and $19.9M in total guarantees, per Andrew Kessler of Athletes First.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 10, 2025
Fans react to the news
Hefty, but he’s an elite blocker
— NFL Draft Content – Scouting (@draftlives_here) June 10, 2025
Ravens TE factory product
— •RvW (@ravenwizardd) June 10, 2025
Oliver deserves every dollar 👏🏼👏🏼
— Julez (@mj_italia_) June 10, 2025
That is a great contract for Oliver
— VFAM (@vfam_meta) June 10, 2025
Run game gone go crazy this year.
— More is Required (@P_I_Creative) June 10, 2025
I like him. A lil bit too much for him IMO, but I’m happy
— David 🇸🇮 (@D3CAFC32) June 10, 2025
I like it! Kleinsasser 2.0, and a very valuable piece in KOC’s offense.
— Jesse (@skol_vikings40) June 10, 2025
