The addition of former Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver was easily the most puzzling signing the Minnesota Vikings made this off-season. Last season’s crop of tight ends on the roster featured T.J. Hockenson, Johnny Mundt, Ben Ellefson, and Irv Smith Jr. Overall, that’s a solid enough group where the Vikings could’ve easily run it back without much of an issue.
Yet, the Minnesota Vikings felt the need to bolster an already strong position. Even with Irv Smith Jr’s inevitable departure, Johnny Mundt was solid and proved that he is a capable backup who can be a solid blocking tight end like he was with the Los Angeles Rams.