Though he still might not be a household name, tight end Josh Oliver fills an important role for the Vikings. That explains why the Vikings announced on Tuesday morning that they had signed Oliver to a lucrative contract extension that keeps him around through 2028.

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with tight end Josh Oliver, enhancing their commitment to a key part of their running game.

The Minnesota Vikngs have locked up another important part of their offense long-term after extending tight end Josh Oliver.