The Minnesota Vikings have made their first addition of free agency. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, the Vikings have agreed to terms with tight end Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal with $10.75 millino guaranteed.
Mostly used as a blocking tight end in Baltimore, Oliver doesn’t have a lot of production as a pass receiver. Last season for the Ravens was his best, with 14 receptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns. In his four year career, Oliver has 26 receptions for 230 yards and two touchdowns.
PFF graded him highly across the board. In 2022, Oliver had a grade of 72.3 overall with a run blocking grade of 73.9 and a pass blocking grade of 63.1.
This move signals that the Vikings could be moving to more of a 12 personnel base and fullback C.J. Ham could be on the way out. If we really want to read the tea leaves, it could mean they are a ways away from an extension with T.J. Hockenson. Time will tell with both potential moves, but it certainly raises a lot of questions.
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with TE Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal, source says. He gets $10.75 million guaranteed and has incentives that can take the deal up to $24 million. One of the best blocking tight ends in the league.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023